First Responder- Ambulance Driver
Avera•Hendricks, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a First Responder- Ambulance Driver. This PRN position involves operating emergency vehicles, transporting patients, and assisting medical personnel. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to patient care and safety.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- CPR certification, Equipment and Driving Course required
- Must possess verbal and written communication skills to understand and interpret instructions, communicate with supervisor, medical and nursing staff, patients, and families
- Should be able to use common sense and be a fair judge of character
- Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills
- Ability to respond to critical situations in a professional and competent manner
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress
- Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Knowledge of emergency care equipment and where it is located in the ambulance as well as in the E.R.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree, preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operating emergency vehicles under various traffic conditions from scene of call and en route to hospital
- Safely Transporting patients to hospitals or medical facilities
- Follow all traffic laws and driving protocols
- Navigating routes quickly and efficiently using maps or GPS
- Assisting medical personnel with loading and unloading patients
- Ensuring the ambulance is well-maintained and equipped
- Administering basic first aid when necessary
- Communicating effectively with dispatchers and medical staff
- Responsible for maintaining ambulance during his/her shift, which includes cleaning, stocking, and monitoring equipment
- Assist ER nursing personnel with ambulance patients
- Maintain positive working relationships with non-hospital departments such as law enforcement, fire departments, neighboring ambulances, etc.
- Assists emergency room nurse and physician in ER as directed by the ER nurse or the attending physician when needed
- Maintains professional growth through meetings, in-services, and workshops
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
