Job Summary:

Drives ambulance or assists ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescing persons.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accompanies and assists emergency medical technicians on calls. Drives ambulances or assists ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescing persons.
• Places patients on stretchers and loads stretchers into ambulances usually with assistance from other attendants. Administers first aid such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
• Restrains or shackles violent patients.
• Removes and replaces soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions. Replaces supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
• Reports facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital staff or law enforcement officials.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current drivers license required.
• Ambulance drivers certificate required.
• Understanding of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to ambulance service.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while driving.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times with or without assistance.