Ambulance Operator

Responsibilities

• Attend EMS Academy to obtain EMT‑Basic license (TN requires certification within 1 year of employment).
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and deliver passengers to the appropriate location.
• Respond to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
• Ensure safe movement of medical team and/or passenger to/from wheelchair or stretcher at homes, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
• Monitor passenger safety en route to destination and during transportation between facilities.
• Monitor passengers per state law and company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Report to Field Supervisor or Operations Manager for all operational activities.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Current CPR certification (AHA or equivalent).
• Current First Aid certification (ARC or equivalent).
• Must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within one year of hire.
• Appropriate state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of CEVO ambulance driver safety classroom and practical course.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
• Ability to interact professionally with passengers, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public, reflecting positively on the company.
• Demonstrated skill and ability consistent with high‑quality passenger care.

Physical Requirements

• Pass a DOT physical.
• Reach, push and pull.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• Bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
• Walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• Complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
• Lift and maneuver 150 lb without difficulty.
• Lift and maneuver 150 lb up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.