Driver

Driver

Position Type Baptist Ambulance Category Driver

Definition

Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location.

Specific Duties

• Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that vehicle and all equipment is ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after every call.
• Ensures security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications and all other company property.
• Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness.
• Maintains appropriate communications with company dispatch, medical control and other agencies via radio, data link, pager or cell phone as required.
• Be knowledgeable as to local geography to include location of hospitals, public venues as well as local streets and highway systems.
• Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide courier and medical transportation services.
• Provides safe passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes, airports and other facilities.
• Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to the hospital and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
• Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
• Appropriately and safely delivers the passenger to the appropriate medical facility.
• Acts at all times in the best interests of high-quality passenger care, in the best interest of the passenger, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on the company and the professional reputation of the Driver.
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the passenger, other personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.
• Accompanies passenger to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate monitoring and passenger advocacy until the responsibility for the passenger has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.
• Completes and signs all appropriate documentation for every response and transport.
• Obtains complete medical histories and billing information for all passengers and/or cargo transported.
• Maintains security and privacy of all company and passenger information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with passenger contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of company.
• Accepts responsibility for recertification in CPR and First Aid and for other required licenses and certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws.
• Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed in uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.
• At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places passenger care excellence and safety above all else.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

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.