Driver

Priority Ondemand; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Ondemand in Indianapolis, IN seeks a dedicated ambulance driver to transport patients safely between facilities and homes. You will respond to calls, assist with passenger movement and monitor safety en route, complying with state rules and company policies.

Requirements include current CPR and First Aid certifications, a valid state driver's license, and EMT certification within one year. You must work professionally with medical staff, patients, families and public safety personnel.

Qualifications

• Must pass DOT physical and maintain required medical standards.
• Active EMT certification or in-progress with timeframe.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Professional interaction with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location.
• Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
• Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
• Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
• Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Patient transport

Communications

Judgment under pressure

Team collaboration

Public safety coordination

Education

EMT certification (within 1 year)

State motor vehicle operator's license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

CEVO ambulance driver safety course

Job description

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN 46218

Position Type: Seals Ambulance

Job Category: Driver

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location.
• Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
• Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
• Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
• Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Reports To

Field Supervisor or Operations Manager as appropriate for all operational activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization.
• Currently certified in First Aid by the ARC or other appropriate organization.
• Must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within one year of hire.
• Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Most successfully complete a CEVO ambulance driver safety classroom and practical course.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with passengers, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.
• Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality passenger care.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to pass a DOT physical.
• The ability to reach, push and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.