Acadian Ambulance Service
Ambulance Driver - Non-EMT Driver at Acadian Ambulance Service Memphis, TN
Acadian Ambulance Service, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Ambulance Driver - Non-EMT Driver
Location: Memphis, TN. Acadian Ambulance Service.
Job Summary Provide efficient and timely transportation of sick and injured patients to medical facilities, nursing homes, and appointments for Basic Life Support calls only, following local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards.
Reports To
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
EMT-Paramedic
Operations Supervisor/Coordinator
Operations Manager
Director of Operations
Regional Vice President
Special Notation While operating an ambulance, the Driver must be paired with a medical provider having at least an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. The EMT rides in the patient compartment with all patients. “Shuttle vehicle” is used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the Driver is operating a shuttle vehicle for non-emergency, ambulatory patients.
Equipment
Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher
Radios and computerized communications equipment
Pager
Fire extinguishers
Simple mechanics tools
Other related equipment as introduced
Duties and Responsibilities
Drive ambulance in Basic Life Support (BLS) setting only, ensuring safe and efficient transport of ill or injured persons to the hospital for medical attention.
Provide transportation for convalescent patients to and from nursing homes, medical facilities, and appointments; BLS setting only.
Assist in handling patients to and from the ambulance.
Assist EMT or Paramedics in transferring patients to receiving personnel at the destination.
After transport, perform all duties that place the ambulance and equipment back in service, including sanitizing the vehicle and equipment, removing soiled linens and contaminated supplies, etc.
Inspect the ambulance and report deficiencies for repair; check and replace or refill fuel, oil, transmission fluid, coolant, wiper fluid levels, etc., as necessary.
Operate the ambulance safely and efficiently, following company driving guidelines, ensuring the safety or condition of occupants and vehicle is not compromised.
Complete assigned ambulance duties such as washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc., as required.
Perform other driving-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Current and valid state‑issued driver’s license (equivalent to a Louisiana Class “D” license).
Ability to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with patients, employees and managers.
Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies related to driving, patient information (HIPAA), lifting and body mechanics, etc.
Minimum of one year of driving experience.
Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
Ability to determine fastest and safest routes utilizing company‑provided GPS devices.
Interpersonal Requirements
Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
Show good personal motivation and a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency for all work performed.
Remain calm and composed under pressure.
Display interpersonal and communication skills to effectively talk to, comfort, and reassure patients, family members and care providers.
Training Requirements
Orientation to job requirements.
Physical Demands
Must perform strenuous physical requirements, including lifting and moving heavy equipment and patients in various environmental conditions.
Must respond quickly to ambulance calls and access patients in difficult terrain and dangerous environments.
Must climb stairs and work in close, dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles and structures on fire.
Must carry heavy equipment and patients.
Must have correctable vision that permits safe operation of emergency vehicles, reading of gauges, fine print, and figures associated with driving.
Must have adequate hearing to receive and relay information from dispatchers and other emergency personnel.
Must be able to speak clearly and audibly in loud conditions, and communicate effectively in distracting environments.
Vision Requirements
Color Vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Distance Vision – clear vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral Vision – ability to observe areas above and below or to left and right while eyes are fixed.
Depth Perception – ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Focusing – ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Specific Job Duties Requiring Physical Demands
Lifting patients from beds, floors, etc., onto the stretcher and into the ambulance.
Carrying patients and equipment.
Climbing stairs or steps.
Verbal communication with patients, co‑workers, medical personnel and the public, directly or via electronic communication equipment.
Driving the ambulance in emergency and non‑emergency situations, both short and long distances.
Work Environment Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, and settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools is used.
Exposure to Environmental Conditions
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Work near moving mechanical parts – high exposure.
Work in high, precarious places – high exposure.
Fumes or airborne particles – high exposure.
Toxic or caustic chemicals – high exposure.
Outdoor weather conditions – high exposure.
Extreme cold (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Extreme heat (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Risk of electrical shock – high exposure.
Work with explosives – high exposure.
Risk of radiation – high exposure.
Vibration – high exposure.
Noise Level Associated with this Job
Moderate Noise – Ex: business office with computers, printers, light traffic.
Loud Noise – Ex: metal can manufacturing, large earth‑moving equipment.
Very Loud Noise – Ex: jackhammer work, front row at a rock concert.
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Job Summary Provide efficient and timely transportation of sick and injured patients to medical facilities, nursing homes, and appointments for Basic Life Support calls only, following local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards.
Reports To
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
EMT-Paramedic
Operations Supervisor/Coordinator
Operations Manager
Director of Operations
Regional Vice President
Special Notation While operating an ambulance, the Driver must be paired with a medical provider having at least an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. The EMT rides in the patient compartment with all patients. “Shuttle vehicle” is used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the Driver is operating a shuttle vehicle for non-emergency, ambulatory patients.
Equipment
Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher
Radios and computerized communications equipment
Pager
Fire extinguishers
Simple mechanics tools
Other related equipment as introduced
Duties and Responsibilities
Drive ambulance in Basic Life Support (BLS) setting only, ensuring safe and efficient transport of ill or injured persons to the hospital for medical attention.
Provide transportation for convalescent patients to and from nursing homes, medical facilities, and appointments; BLS setting only.
Assist in handling patients to and from the ambulance.
Assist EMT or Paramedics in transferring patients to receiving personnel at the destination.
After transport, perform all duties that place the ambulance and equipment back in service, including sanitizing the vehicle and equipment, removing soiled linens and contaminated supplies, etc.
Inspect the ambulance and report deficiencies for repair; check and replace or refill fuel, oil, transmission fluid, coolant, wiper fluid levels, etc., as necessary.
Operate the ambulance safely and efficiently, following company driving guidelines, ensuring the safety or condition of occupants and vehicle is not compromised.
Complete assigned ambulance duties such as washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc., as required.
Perform other driving-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Current and valid state‑issued driver’s license (equivalent to a Louisiana Class “D” license).
Ability to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with patients, employees and managers.
Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies related to driving, patient information (HIPAA), lifting and body mechanics, etc.
Minimum of one year of driving experience.
Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
Ability to determine fastest and safest routes utilizing company‑provided GPS devices.
Interpersonal Requirements
Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
Show good personal motivation and a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency for all work performed.
Remain calm and composed under pressure.
Display interpersonal and communication skills to effectively talk to, comfort, and reassure patients, family members and care providers.
Training Requirements
Orientation to job requirements.
Physical Demands
Must perform strenuous physical requirements, including lifting and moving heavy equipment and patients in various environmental conditions.
Must respond quickly to ambulance calls and access patients in difficult terrain and dangerous environments.
Must climb stairs and work in close, dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles and structures on fire.
Must carry heavy equipment and patients.
Must have correctable vision that permits safe operation of emergency vehicles, reading of gauges, fine print, and figures associated with driving.
Must have adequate hearing to receive and relay information from dispatchers and other emergency personnel.
Must be able to speak clearly and audibly in loud conditions, and communicate effectively in distracting environments.
Vision Requirements
Color Vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Distance Vision – clear vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral Vision – ability to observe areas above and below or to left and right while eyes are fixed.
Depth Perception – ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Focusing – ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Specific Job Duties Requiring Physical Demands
Lifting patients from beds, floors, etc., onto the stretcher and into the ambulance.
Carrying patients and equipment.
Climbing stairs or steps.
Verbal communication with patients, co‑workers, medical personnel and the public, directly or via electronic communication equipment.
Driving the ambulance in emergency and non‑emergency situations, both short and long distances.
Work Environment Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, and settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools is used.
Exposure to Environmental Conditions
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Work near moving mechanical parts – high exposure.
Work in high, precarious places – high exposure.
Fumes or airborne particles – high exposure.
Toxic or caustic chemicals – high exposure.
Outdoor weather conditions – high exposure.
Extreme cold (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Extreme heat (non‑weather) – high exposure.
Risk of electrical shock – high exposure.
Work with explosives – high exposure.
Risk of radiation – high exposure.
Vibration – high exposure.
Noise Level Associated with this Job
Moderate Noise – Ex: business office with computers, printers, light traffic.
Loud Noise – Ex: metal can manufacturing, large earth‑moving equipment.
Very Loud Noise – Ex: jackhammer work, front row at a rock concert.
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