Job Description

Summary:
EMS Drivers are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment. The EMS Driver works with a Paramedic on an ALS ambulance or on a BLS unit with an EMT and contributes to overall patient care. Including but not limited to the areas of triage, packaging, assessment, documentation and transport.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Assists with quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge of protocols
• Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Policy and Procedure Handbook (PPH).
• Maintain the ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the ambulance and equipment, its function and use and reporting defective equipment and supplies to the manager as required.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Policy and Procedure Handbook (PPH) and Code of Conduct.

• Responsible with complying with all local, state and federal laws (i.e. HIPAA and OSHA).
• Responsible for maintaining current state and NREMT certifications.
• Must attend all Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current Mississippi EMS driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• Current CPR Certification

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to feel or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to frequently stand and walk. The employee is required to sit, climb and balance; step, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or carry a minimum of 140 pounds up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

The employee works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and/or exposure to blood/body fluids. Respirator usage is required, and the employee may be exposed to fumes/odors, can work extended periods of time, and endure temperature variations. The employee will work with others, have face-to-face contact with others, be exposed to noise, and operates mechanical and electrical equipment. The employee is assigned shift work and performs duties frequently related to a mobile environment while being in confined areas at times.

LifeCare EMS