Hourly Wage: $16.50 an hour

Emergency Vehicle Operator

Summary:

Emergency Vehicle Operators are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment. The EVO works with a Paramedic on an ALS ambulance or on a BLS unit with an EMT or Live Organ Transports and contributes to overall patient care. Including but not limited to the areas of triage, packaging, assessment, documentation, and transport.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Assists with quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge of protocols.
• Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Policy and Procedure Handbook (PPH).
• Maintain the assigned work vehicle and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the ambulance and equipment, its function and use and reporting defective equipment and supplies to the manager as required.

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Policy and Procedure Handbook (PPH) and Code of Conduct. Responsible with complying with all local, state and federal laws (i.e. HIPAA and OSHA).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to drive long distance if required

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to feel or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to frequently stand and walk. The employee is required to sit, climb and balance; step, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or carry a minimum of 140 pounds up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

The employee works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and/or exposure to blood/body fluids. Respirator usage is required, and the employee may be exposed to fumes/odors, can work extended periods of time, and endure temperature variations. The employee will work with others, have face-to-face contact with others, be exposed to noise, and operates mechanical and electrical equipment. The employee is assigned shift work and performs duties frequently related to a mobile environment while being in confined areas at times.