Medical Transportation Driver & Patient Safety Advocate

Baptist Ambulance; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Ambulance in Starkville, MS seeks a dedicated EMT Driver to provide scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation, assist patients into ambulances, monitor safety, and ensure timely delivery to hospitals, nursing facilities, and other locations.

Candidates must obtain EMT within one year of hire, hold CPR and First Aid certifications, maintain a clean driving record, and work with minimal supervision while upholding HIPAA privacy and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• EMT certification required within one year of hire.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid certification.
• Clean driving record, able to pass DOT physical.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a professional manner.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide courier and medical transportation services.
• Provide safe passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
• Monitor passenger safety en route and during transportation; adhere to state and company guidelines.
• Complete and sign all required documentation for every response and transport.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness, restock supplies, and perform daily checks.
• Communicate with dispatch, medical control and other agencies as required.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Patient care

Communication

Driving safety

Time management

Education

EMT certification/licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Baptist Ambulance in Starkville, MS seeks a dedicated EMT Driver to provide scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation, assist patients into ambulances, monitor safety, and ensure timely delivery to hospitals, nursing facilities, and other locations.

Candidates must obtain EMT within one year of hire, hold CPR and First Aid certifications, maintain a clean driving record, and work with minimal supervision while upholding HIPAA privacy and infection-control standards.