Driver - Located in Birmingham, AL

American Medical Response; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Birmingham, AL is hiring an Ambulance Operator (Driver). You will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, transport patients, and deliver high-quality care and customer service. This is a full-time position with hourly rates starting at $14.00+ DOE.

Requirements include a state driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and a CPR card preferred. You must maintain a safe vehicle environment and adhere to company policies throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• State Driver’s License required or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR card preferred.
• Driving record must meet company policy.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ambulance dispatches and transport patients to facilities.
• Document trip information clearly and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, safe vehicle environment; complete pre-shift checklist and report vehicle issues.
• Use standard radio codes and comply with information security standards.
• Operate stretcher, hydraulic lift, wheelchair, PPE, and dispose of supplies as needed.
• Collaborate professionally with health and safety personnel and fellow drivers.

Skills

State Driver’s License

CPR (Preferred)

Clean driving record

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AMBULANCE OPERATOR FULL-TIME Opportunity We’re hiring

Located in Birmingham, AL

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Ambulance Operator (Driver)

Hourly rates starting at $14.00+ DOE

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AMBULANCE OPERATOR 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.

MinimumRequired 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.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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