EMS Driver

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is looking for a full-time EMS Driver in the St. Lawrence Region. The role involves providing quality emergency transport to patients, responding to dispatch calls, and ensuring ambulance readiness.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, AHA BLS certification, and a NYS Driver’s License. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of ambulance driving experience.

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 hourly, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience driving an ambulance preferred.
• Must have AHA BLS certification and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls when dispatched.
• Inspects the ambulance before each shift.
• Administers first aid and maintains a driving log.

Skills

Minimum two years’ driving an ambulance preferred

Ability to administer first aid

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AHA BLS certification

NYS Driver’s License

Job description

Job Title

EMS Driver

Department

Emergency Services

Location

St. Lawrence Region

Hours Per Week

Full Time

Schedule

Variable

Position Summary

The ambulance operator is responsible to provide high quality emergency transportation to sick and injured patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Responds to calls when dispatched
• Inspect the ambulance before each shift, checking the fuel, oil, transmission fluid, wiper fluid, and coolant, reporting any needed repairs.
• Check the first aid and medical supplies inventory levels before each shift and ensure the ambulance is well stocked
• Assist patients onto gurneys and loading them into and out of the ambulance
• Keep inside and outside of ambulance clean
• Sanitize the ambulance and safely dispose of any medical waste and soiled linens
• Administer first aid such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
• Maintain driving log with daily entries and noting patients’ names and addresses, travel times, mileage and service performed
• Report accident facts to medical personnel and police officers, when necessary

Desired Attributes

• Minimum two years’ driving an ambulance preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Required Licensure / Certification

• AHA BLS
• NYS Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $18.00
CITY: Potsdam
POSTAL CODE: 13676 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.