Ambulance Driver

Allcountyambulance; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

All County Ambulance in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a First Responder to provide rapid emergency and non-emergency care and transport patients to appropriate facilities. You will work with a partner, drive with sound judgment, and support BLS care within established protocols.

Training for First Aid CPR and AED (adult, child, infant) and EVOC will be offered. Applicants must be 21+, hold a Florida driver's license for at least 3 years, have a clean record, and be available for all shifts,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Florida driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years driving
• No violent crimes, grand theft, crimes against minors or elderly, or felonies.
• Must be available to work any shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls with partner, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Assists in Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care according to local protocols.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of EMS standards, equipment function and safe operation.
• Keeps units, equipment, and vehicle readiness in a clean, organized condition.
• Follows safety standards to protect self, patients, and staff; maintains good patient and public relations.
• Performs duties with strong geographic awareness of local areas and coordinates transport as needed.

Skills

First Responder basics

Emergency vehicle operations

English proficiency

Job description

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transports the patient to the appropriate treatment or medical facility in the role of First Responder.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrates excellent driving judgment and regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit.
• Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed.
• Assist in BLS patient care in accordance with established procedures and prescribed local protocols and clinical practices.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current EMS standards of care, including equipment function and use.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS Representatives, hospitals and public.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street, and grid book systems.
• Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response.
• Ensures proper fuel, fluid, and tire pressure levels at all times.
• Reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed.
• Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in lean conditions.
• Maintaining a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant and polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in contact with while on duty.
• Assist in lifting, carrying, and properly loading of patient into the ambulance, and may provide transport to a medical facility.
• Other duties ad assigned.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Hold a valid Florida driver license for a minimum of 3 years
• Less than 3 points on driver license
• Working knowledge of the English language
• Good geographical knowledge of Miami-Dade County
• Good geographical awareness of Broward County
• No violent crimes, grand theft, crimes against minors or elderly, no felonies.
• Must be available to work any available shifts including nights, weekends holidays.
• Must be prepared for bouts of lengthy driving

Licenses and Certifications (must be valid, current and/or in good standing)

• Valid Florida Driver’s License minimum 3 years (Clean Driving Record
• Will offer training for First Aid CPR and AED Certification for Adult, Child and Infant (American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers)
• Will offer training for Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC

Competency in First Responder skills as defined by State, Medical Director(s) and Medical Standard.

All County Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity / Aff….

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.