Job Description
Job Description
Hiring Ambulance Drivers for a busy EMS and Transport Team - must be 20 years of age. Coverage for weekday days, including holidays. On-call all hours. We provide Emergency Vehicle Operators Training. Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Employee Job Description
Job Title: Ambulance Driver
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: To drive the ambulance on non and urgent responses in a safe manner following all HCMH driving protocols.
Reports to: Jordan Erie, EMS Leader
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Help patients onto ambulance gurney and load them into the ambulance, assisted by partner or other medical personnel
- Transport patient to assigned medical facility, unload patient and take patient inside facility and to where directed by medical personnel
- Accompany EMTs and paramedics on emergency calls to transport patients to hospitals when assigned to do so
Job Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- CPR certification
- Valid Iowa driver’s license
- Willingness to participate in on-the-job training
- Map reading ability
Physical & Mental Requirements: Risk of exposure to contagious diseases and bodily fluids and psychologically unstable people. Ability to handle stressful situations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
x
19.
Pushing
x
2.
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
x
20.
Stooping
x
3.
Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
21.
Climbing stairs
x
4.
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &
over
x
22.
Climbing ladders
5.
Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
x
23.
Operating mechanical equipment
x
6.
Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
24.
Operating office equipment
x
7.
Straight pulling
x
25.
Operating motor vehicle
x
8.
Pulling hand over hand
x
26.
Ability to see
x
9.
Repeated bending
x
27.
Identify colors
x
10.
Reaching above shoulder
x
28.
Depth perception needed
x
11.
Simple grasping
x
29.
Hearing (with aid)
x
12.
Dual simultaneous grasping
x
30.
Hearing (without aid)
x
13.
Walking
x
31.
Ability to write
x
14.
Standing
x
32.
Ability to count
x
15.
Sitting
33.
Ability to read
16.
Crawling
34.
Other (please specify):
17.
Twisting
35.
Other (please specify):
18.
Kneeling
36.
Other (please specify):
RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Outside
x
13.
Dust
x
2.
Inside
x
14.
Grease and oils
3.
Travel
x
15.
Solvents
a) car
16.
Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
17.
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
x
c) bus
18.
Working around machines with moving parts
and moving objects
x
d) plane
19.
Working around moving objects or vehicles
x
4.
Excessive heat
x
20.
Working below ground
5.
Excessive cold
x
21.
Working on ladders or scaffolding
6.
Excessive humidity
x
22.
Working with hands in water
7.
Excessive dampness/chill
x
23.
Vibration
x
8.
Dry atmosphere
x
24.
Working closely with others
x
9.
Excessive noise/intermittent
x
25.
Working alone
10.
Constant noise
x
26.
Longer or irregular work hours
x
11.
Silica, asbestos, etc.
27.
Other (please specify):
12.
Fumes, smoke, gases
x
28.
Other (please specify):
Minimum educational requirements: Iowa driver’s license and CPR
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information:
*Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements
- without accommodations under ADA
- with the following accommodations under ADA: ___________________________________
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Employee/Applicant __________________________________ Date _____________________
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