Vehicle Readiness Technician

Summary

Life EMS, Inc. is dedicated to being the very best in all that we do, and that begins with our team. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all of our associates, which is reflected in our national and regional recognition as one of the "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces." We strive to provide the best patient care and service excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the vehicle checklist, restock, and clean ambulances in preparation for the units next tour of duty
• Perform daily facilities duties as assigned
• Ensure equipment inventory is available for medic units, i.e. backboards, straps, soft supplies, etc.
• Provide to the maintenance department any documents or noted maintenance needs
• Forward any other shift notes to the duty supervisor
• Perform minor repair of equipment including preventative maintenance on equipment and batteries
• Clean and decontaminate equipment
• Complete inventory audit for reorder
• Assist maintenance department staff as needed
• Perform monthly vehicle safety checklists and OSHA cleaning on all units
• Other jobs as assigned

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow associates, hospital and nursing home personnel, as well as the general public
• Manage resources and plan ahead
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid State of Michigan chauffeur's license and have a good driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be interviewed by Life EMS designee
• Must meet all Life EMS employment requirements

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb stairs
• Balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Drive using wrist motions to manipulate steering wheel frequently and rotating neck
• Lift and carry wheelchairs weighing 45 pounds
• Push, pull wheelchairs and lift during stair ascend/descend with 130 pound patient
• Pull vans wheelchair elevation platform
• Lift and transfer 130 pound patient from chair to wheelchair, buckle and unbuckle wheelchair to floor platform
• Ability to wear particulate respirator