What are the responsibilities and job description for the AMBULANCE DRIVER position at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?
Hiring Ambulance Drivers for a busy EMS and Transport Team - must be 22 years of age. Coverage for weekday days, including holidays. On-call all hours. We provide Emergency Vehicle Operators Training. Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Employee Job Description
Job Title: Ambulance Driver
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: To drive the ambulance on non and urgent responses in a safe manner following all HCMH driving protocols.
Reports to: Jordan Erie, EMS Leader
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Help patients onto ambulance gurney and load them into the ambulance, assisted by partner or other medical personnel
- Transport patient to assigned medical facility, unload patient and take patient inside facility and to where directed by medical personnel
- Accompany EMTs and paramedics on emergency calls to transport patients to hospitals when assigned to do so
Job Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- CPR certification
- Valid Iowa driver’s license
- Willingness to participate in on-the-job training
- Map reading ability
Physical & Mental Requirements: Risk of exposure to contagious diseases and bodily fluids and psychologically unstable people. Ability to handle stressful situations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS
| TASK | X |
| TASK | X |
1. | Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over | x | 19. | Pushing | x |
2. | Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. | x | 20. | Stooping | x |
3. | Light lifting, under 15 lbs. |
| 21. | Climbing stairs | x |
4. | Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over | x | 22. | Climbing ladders |
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5. | Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. | x | 23. | Operating mechanical equipment | x |
6. | Light carrying, under 15 lbs. |
| 24. | Operating office equipment | x |
7. | Straight pulling | x | 25. | Operating motor vehicle | x |
8. | Pulling hand over hand | x | 26. | Ability to see | x |
9. | Repeated bending | x | 27. | Identify colors | x |
10. | Reaching above shoulder | x | 28. | Depth perception needed | x |
11. | Simple grasping | x | 29. | Hearing (with aid) | x |
12. | Dual simultaneous grasping | x | 30. | Hearing (without aid) | x |
13. | Walking | x | 31. | Ability to write | x |
14. | Standing | x | 32. | Ability to count | x |
15. | Sitting |
| 33. | Ability to read |
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16. | Crawling |
| 34. | Other (please specify): |
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17. | Twisting |
| 35. | Other (please specify): |
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18. | Kneeling |
| 36. | Other (please specify): |
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RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
| TASK | X |
| TASK | X |
1. | Outside | x | 13. | Dust | x |
2. | Inside | x | 14. | Grease and oils |
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3. | Travel | x | 15. | Solvents |
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a) car | 16. | Radiant/electrical energy |
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b) van |
| 17. | Slippery/uneven walking surfaces | x | |
c) bus |
| 18. | Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects | x | |
d) plane |
| 19. | Working around moving objects or vehicles | x | |
4. | Excessive heat | x | 20. | Working below ground |
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5. | Excessive cold | x | 21. | Working on ladders or scaffolding |
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6. | Excessive humidity | x | 22. | Working with hands in water |
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7. | Excessive dampness/chill | x | 23. | Vibration | x |
8. | Dry atmosphere | x | 24. | Working closely with others | x |
9. | Excessive noise/intermittent | x | 25. | Working alone |
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10. | Constant noise | x | 26. | Longer or irregular work hours | x |
11. | Silica, asbestos, etc. |
| 27. | Other (please specify): |
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12. | Fumes, smoke, gases | x | 28. | Other (please specify): |
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Minimum educational requirements: Iowa driver’s license and CPR
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information:
*Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements
- without accommodations under ADA
- with the following accommodations under ADA: ___________________________________
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Employee/Applicant __________________________________ Date _____________________
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