Driver

Rural Metro Fire Department; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Birmingham, AL is hiring Ambulance Operators (Drivers) who respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, delivering high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients.

You will drive, document trip details, maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform the start-of-shift checklist, and work with a team of health and safety personnel to ensure safe, compliant patient transport.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid State Driver’s License.
• CPR card preferred.
• Pass Physical Agility Test.
• Some healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operation and dispatch requests and transport customers to and from facilities.
• Document trip information, follow policies, and maintain confidentiality and patient rights.
• Maintain a safe and clean vehicle environment; complete the start-of-shift checklist and report issues.
• Use radio communications and standard codes to route patients and comply with security standards.
• Operate stretcher, hydraulic lift, wheelchair and PPE; manage disposal of supplies.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel, drivers and operations team.

Skills

State Driver’s License

CPR

Physical Fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ambulance Operator (Driver)

Hourly rates starting at $14.00+ DOE

Full-time Opportunity

We’re hiring Ambulance Operators (Drivers) that will respond to emergency and/or non-emergency requests for transportation needs and deliver high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Drivers will respond to operation and dispatch requests and use the necessary tools, maps and addresses to efficiently transport customers to and from facilities in a timely manner.
• Clearly document trip information details and adhere to company policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and clean vehicle environment for patients, complete the regular mechanical checklist at the start of shifts and report any vehicle issues to the Fleet Manager as needed.
• Use appropriate communication methods including standard radio transmission codes to effectively respond and route patients and comply with the company’s information security standards.
• Drivers will operate transportation equipment including stretcher, hydraulic lift, wheelchair as well as be able to use protective personal equipment and manage disposal of supplies as necessary.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow drivers and operations team.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• State Driver’s License
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CPR card (Preferred)
• Driving record in compliance with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

Why Choose Lifeguard? Lifeguard Ambulance Service is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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