· Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.

· Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures. 

· Assesses the scene safety, gains access to the patient, assesses injury or illness. 

· Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary.

· Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care. 

· Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.

· Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria. Reassures patient, family members and bystanders.

· Assists with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance. 

· Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported. 

· Transports patient to medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary en route. 

· Reports nature of injury or illness to receiving facility. 

· Asks for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate. 

· Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided. 

· Complies with regulations in handling deceased.

· Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste.

· Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines/policies.

· Checks all equipment for future readiness and Maintains ambulance in operable condition.

· Ensures cleanliness and organization of ambulance, its equipment and supplies. 

· Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels.