Part Time Emergency Services Transport Operator (Floater)

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Hours will vary based on operational needs and will primarily consist of covering shifts when other drivers are unavailable.* General Statement Of Duties This position provides prompt, compassionate, and clinically excellent out of the hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured citizens and visitors of Burke County. This position operates emergency vehicles and is responsible for biomedical equipment and other equipment necessary to provide patient and situational assessment, treatment, and transport in an emergency setting. This position requires mandatory overtime. Duties And Responsibilities To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following: Transports patients and clients safely to and from clinical, ancillary, and support service areas using wheelchairs or other approved transport equipment.Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, clients, coworkers, and the public by adhering to established safety procedures and protocols.Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate procedures for transporting patients requiring oxygen and other special accommodations.Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, clients, coworkers, clinical staff, dispatch personnel, and supervisors.Demonstrates initiative and accountability for individual performance, ongoing learning, and professional development.Maintains proficiency in all functions and features of the Transport Tracking System and related technologies.Provides age and developmentally appropriate assistance and care in accordance with established guidelines for the populations served.Conducts and documents daily vehicle inspections to ensure safe and reliable operation of company vehicles.Utilizes GPS navigation systems, including Google Maps, and operates Android tablets or other mobile devices to manage transportation assignments and routes.Safely operates company vehicles in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, sleet, and other adverse driving conditions when required.Uses smartphones and other communication devices to access company email and maintain communication with clients, dispatchers, and team members.Operates vehicles in a safe and defensive manner while ensuring timely transportation of clients to scheduled appointments and destinations.Complies with all applicable traffic laws, organizational policies, and transportation regulations.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Education And Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred. Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated) Valid North Carolina Driver's LicenseCPR Certification required within 30 days of hireCompletion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required within 6 months of hire Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lensesOccasionally spends time sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and tasting or smellingRoutinely lifts/pulls/pushes over one hundred (100) poundsRoutinely spends time standing and walkingFrequently spends time speaking or hearing, using hands or finger to handle, feel, type, or text, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and engaging in repetitive motionsMust be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communicationMust be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to engage in visual inspections involving small partsMust be able to observe general surroundings and activitiesWorking in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate PPE may result in total disability, critical illness, or loss of lifeWorking conditions require the exposure to disagreeable, hazardous elementsIndividuals are occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, or breathing apparatusIndividuals occasionally work in high, precarious placesIndividuals routinely work near moving mechanical partsIndividuals are routinely exposes to outdoor weather conditions and vibrationIndividuals are frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogensSubjected to mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operationsFrequently subjected to loud noises Required Skills/Abilities Proficient in spoken and written EnglishAbility to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quicklyAbility to use measuring devicesAbility to assemble or fabricate parts within arm's lengthExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communicationAbility to use measuring devicesAbility to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles (including ambulances) and machines required to perform emergency medical services dutiesExcellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsAbility to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and procedures Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Job Details Category Emergency Services Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour Posted September 30, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Tools Download ApplicationApply Online