Non-Medical Driver (Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Paulding)

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Non-Medical Vehicle Operator / Driver

DEPARTMENT Operations

EXEMPTION STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY : Operations Manager

SUMMARY : To safely respond to and transport ambulatory, wheelchair and stretcher-bound patients in a timely, courteous and professional manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE :

• Safely operate the vehicle.
• Safely operate the wheelchair lift device, stretcher and assist ambulatory patients.
• Properly secure the patient and belongings in the vehicle for transport.
• May be required to assist a patient from a chair or bed to a wheelchair.
• Must be able to lift a wheelchair or patient belongings as necessary
• Recognize patient conditions that are not appropriate for transport in a non-medical transport unit.
• Operate and communicate on the radio system.
• Fuel and clean the vehicle as necessary, at least once per shift.
• Assure proper delivery of patient and belongings to receiving facility / person / residence.
• Respond to all assigned calls in an appropriate, safe and efficient manner.
• Efficiently utilize supplies and equipment according to departmental guidelines; to include properly logging in and out equipment, cleaning and restocking units, reporting possible abuse or damage of equipment to the Field Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography and the ability to read map, street, and grid books.
• Ensure the unit and equipment are consistently maintained in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response. Shall ensure proper fuel, fluid and tire pressure levels at all times. Report vehicle equipment damage or malfunctions as outlined in the operations standard operating procedures.
• Complete all station duties and maintain crew quarters in neat and serviceable conditions.
• Perform all of the above functions in accordance with established financial and operational plans and goals pertaining to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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