Shoals Ambulance - Driver

Definition:

• Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location.
• Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
• Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
• Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
• Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Reports To:

• Field Supervisor or Operations Manager as appropriate for all operational activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization.
• Currently certified in First Aid by the ARC or other appropriate organization.
• Must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within one year of hire.
• Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Most successfully complete a CEVO ambulance driver safety classroom and practical course.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with passengers, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.
• Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality passenger care.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to pass a DOT physical.
• The ability to reach, push and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.