Ambulance Operator (As-Needed)

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide emergency ambulance transport and basic life support (BLS) services during medical response calls for the City of Santa Monica.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application.
Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Possession of a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or the equivalent.
Possession of a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certification.
A valid State of California Paramedic License may substitute for the EMT-1 Certification.
Possession of a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Ambulance Driver certificate.
Knowledge of principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including emergency medical practices and first aid.
Knowledge of emergency vehicle maintenance and operation, including all applicable federal and state driving licenses.
Knowledge of safe emergency work practices.
Knowledge of infectious control procedures.
Knowledge of emergency radio communication procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
Knowledge of English grammar and composition.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Ability to safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation.
Ability to read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions.
Ability to work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments, as instructed.
Ability to listen carefully to understand others.
Ability to remain calm in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare records and reports.
Ability to provide effective customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.
Ability to work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches.
Skill in operating emergency medical vehicles and equipment.
Skill in reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a Fire Academy or Fire Technology course work from an accredited college or university is desirable.
Six months experience as an EMT on an ambulance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates city owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies.
Responds to emergency medical calls providing basic life support (BLS) services.
Performs appropriate field procedures utilizing EMT-1 level skills, such as attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulance.
Assists Firefighter/Paramedics in providing emergency medical and health care, as directed.
Maintains and inventories emergency ambulance supplies, equipment and routine vehicle parts.
Supports patient billing operations.
Maintains and updates records using an electronic patient care records system.
Operates within federal, state, county and city laws and regulations and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Attends and successfully completes department and hospital training sessions and drills.
Operates advanced radios systems and other communications equipment.
Participates in station and equipment clean-up.
Performs other duties, as assigned.