HANCO EMS Ambulette Driver (PRN)

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary duty of the ambulette driver is to deliver clients to the identified destination in a safe and professional manner.  Hanco EMS is the primary 911 provider for the local community and also provides a wide spectrum of medical transport services.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1 : The primary duty of the ambulette driver is to deliver clients to the identified destination in a safe and professional manner.
• Duty 2 :   No driver shall recommend a specific physician or facility. All destinations will be predetermined prior to deployment of the ambulette for service.
• Duty 3 : Drivers will complete all required trip reports in an accurate concise manner and obtain required signatures.  Patient confidentiality is a high priority! Discussion of runs or company business will be limited to debriefing sessions.
• Duty 4 :   Accurately record all required information per departmental guidelines
• Duty 5 : Restocks all supplies used on the call for service and confirm that all equipment used has been retrieved and is returned to its appropriate location.
• Duty 6 :   Sanitizes and disinfects the transport vehicle and equipment when indicated.
• Duty 7 :   Participates in all debriefing sessions.
• Duty 8 : Keeps up with job related updates in pre-hospital procedures and regulations.
• Duty 9 : Participates in monthly training events or CEU classes to maintain respective certification and licensure according to departmental guidelines.
• Duty 10 : Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections and at the same time becoming knowledgeable on the placement of all equipment.
• Duty 11 : Participates in building / grounds maintenance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

o   Drivers at least 25 years old must have no more than three moving violations or one accident and one violation within the last three years.

o    Drivers 21, 22, 23 and 24 years old can have no more than two moving violations within the last three years.

o    Drivers 18, 19 and 20 years old must have no moving violations on the driving record.

o    Drivers under 18 are not acceptable.

o    No driver may have any major convictions within the last five year period.

o    All drivers are subject to insurance company’s prior approval.

Basic First Aid

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires a full range of body motion with continuous activity in walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling and standing. This position requires an individual to lift 75 pounds or more and push / pull patients in wheelchairs (150-350 lbs). Must be able to reach work above the shoulders. Associate must have good eye / hand coordination to push, pull and perform simple grasping tasks and fine manipulation. Associate must have excellent verbal skills to interview patients. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Associate must have excellent verbal skills.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc).