Ambulance Operator

About the role

Priority Ondemand is seeking a highly responsible individual to join our team as an ambulance fleet driver. This position requires a current EMT-Basic license obtained within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers passengers to the appropriate location.
• Responds to hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
• Maintains security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and all other company property.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment readiness for use at the start of each shift and after every call.
• Performs daily inspections of living quarters for cleanliness and completes necessary housekeeping duties.
• Communicates with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies via radio, data link, pager, or cell phone as needed.
• Knows local geography including hospitals, public venues, and street systems.
• Completes and signs all appropriate documentation for every response and transport.
• Obtains complete medical histories and billing information for all passengers and/or cargo transported.
• Maintains security and privacy of all company and passenger information in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation and follows Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for recertification in CPR and First Aid and for other required licenses and certifications.
• Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed, and in uniform.
• Sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or equivalent organization.
• Currently certified in First Aid by the ARC or equivalent organization.
• Must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license with appropriate state endorsements (F endorsement required for TN).
• Clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Successfully completed a CEVO ambulance driver safety classroom and practical course.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with passengers, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
• Able to demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality passenger care.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to pass a DOT physical.
• The ability to reach, push, and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.