Ambulette Driver – Emergency – LACP Lima

About the role

Mercy Health seeks individuals committed to its values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to join its team. The Ambulette Driver– LACP Lima is responsible for safe non-emergency transportation of ambulatory and wheelchair passengers to and from health care related services.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established ambulance service and hospital policies, procedures, and practices.
• Operates ambulette safely and observes all road and vehicle laws.
• Transports ambulatory and wheelchair bound passengers to and from scheduled and/or requested destinations.
• Aids patients as needed into/out of facility or residence.
• Directs and guides passenger activities from arrival and drop off at desired destinations.
• Performs CPR and/or basic first-aid as needed and summons for assistance as outlined by emergency procedures.
• Communicates with central dispatch via radio for any changes or instructions to schedule, passenger status, and emergencies.
• Ascertains appropriate passenger information for purposes of billing, scheduling, and report generation.
• Keeps patient information and other sensitive information confidential at all times.
• Participates in staff meetings and stays updated on changes in policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license in state of practice
• DOT physical certificate and CPR with First Aid course required before hire in SC based on state requirements for licensed wheelchair transport services
• One year of acceptable driving record as outlined by hiring organization

Qualifications

Essential functions include complying with ambulance service and hospital policies, procedures, and practices; operating ambulette safely; transporting passengers; assisting patients; communicating with dispatch; and maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Knowledge of safe driving guidelines, ability to operate ambulette, and skills in CPR and first aid are essential.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible); medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts; paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders; tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.