EMT - Ambulance Driver - Full Time - Night

About the role

EMT‑Ambulance Driver provides patient transportation, delivers basic patient care, provides comfort measures, maintains the patient care environment, and reports patient responses to nursing for intervention. Assists nurses with patient care activities, considering developmental levels, and coordinates with staff to meet medical supplies and equipment needs of the special care unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient transportation and basic patient care
• Deliver comfort measures and maintain patient care environment
• Report patient responses to nursing for intervention
• Assist nurses in completing patient care activities, considering developmental levels
• Demonstrate strong communication skills; accept delegated tasks; ask questions and report patient information as needed
• Coordinate with other staff to meet medical supplies and equipment needs of the special care unit
• Handle patient information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Comply with the safety management program to keep a hazard‑free environment and reduce injury risk
• Demonstrate knowledge of and responsiveness to the hospital’s mission as a pediatric care provider

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required
• CPR/BLS certification required
• PALS preferred at hire, required within four weeks of hire
• EVOC preferred at hire, required within two weeks of hire
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Minimum age 21 years
• Meet eligibility criteria for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to accept delegated tasks and seek clarification when needed
• Skill in reporting patient information accurately and timely
• Coordination and teamwork with clinical and support staff
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and privacy practices
• Understanding of safety programs and hazard prevention
• Awareness of pediatric hospital mission and ability to align actions accordingly

Schedule

Full‑time position, 36 hours per week.