Emergency vehicle operator job description

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR

The EVO assists Emergency Medical Technicians in providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons in and out of hospital settings. Provides EVO-level emergency medical care to patients. Operates ambulance and maintains a good working relationship with all customer groups and agencies.

This full time position is a great introduction to EMS as a career, with a starting base salary of $28,000 and the opportunity for growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Operates an ambulance and transports patients

+ Operates and monitors emergency medical equipment per EVO protocols

+ Communicates with MEMS' Communication center and other agencies while in transport or while responding to calls

+ Timely completes all required documentation with appropriate and accurate information

+ Adheres to all operating and safety policies and procedures.

+ Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment as well as general upkeep and cleaning of ambulances

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Arkansas driver's license with motor vehicle record that meets insurance carrier standards

+ Arkansas EVO certificate

+ American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR

+ Two years driving experience

+ Ability to speak clearly and effectively in person and over the telephone and radio

+ Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols

+ Knowledge of MEMS's service area and the ability to read and comprehend maps and directions

+ Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

+ Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

+ Ability to present caring and professional image

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primary schedule will be 10 or 12 hour shifts, generally on weekdays. Weekend hours and occasional overtime may be required. Physical demands include:

+ Frequent lifting of 110+ pounds to include lifting and carrying stretchers with and without patients

+ Pushing, pulling and carrying various medical equipment

+ Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, walking, and running

+ Driving, using 2-way radio and other devices

+ Hearing that by audiometric testing demonstrates no worse than a moderate loss of hearing in one ear or no more than a mild loss in both ears

+ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

+ Occasional respirator use

+ Hearing that by audiometric testing demonstrates no worse than a moderate loss of hearing in one ear or no more than a mild loss in both ears

+ Requires corrected or uncorrected vision 20/20 in each eye & with both eyes together.

MEMS is committed to providing a safe and healthful workplace. In keeping with this commitment, we maintain a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free working environment. Smoking and tobacco products are not permitted in our facilities, in our vehicles or on company grounds. Pre-employment drug testing is required of all candidates. Employees in safety-sensitive positions, including EMT, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Dispatcher, are subject to random drug screens.

Applicants certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete and understand that intentional false statements could lead to dismissal as an employee or rejection as an applicant.

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Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Ambulance Transport

Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.900000:

Work Schedule: 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM

*Sign on Bonus Eligible*

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to operate emergency response vehicles and assist EMTs with patient care functions as directed and within the scope permissible by Maine EMS. The primary function is to assist with driving during routine, emergency, and critical care transport of patients to other healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential duties of EMS position follow the National Scope of Practice Documents Published by the National Registry of EMTS (NREMT) which can be found at www.nremt.org. These include: 1. Performs duties using proper technique and following protocols related to BSI, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. 2. Assist in stocking and maintenance of vehicles, including pre-trip checks to assure readiness when called. 3. Assist with moving and transferring of patients. 4. Responds promptly to requests for transfers/ calls. 5. Provide security as directed by leadership.. 6. Operate the emergency vehicle safely and in control, while adhering to state laws and EMS rules 7. Meet professional standard of behavior and customer service expectations

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Credentials: Valid drivers license

Education:

Essential:

* No minimum requirement

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

* Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

* Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

* Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.

* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Emergency Vehicle Operator assists Emergency Medical Technicians in providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons in and out of hospital settings. Provides EVO-level emergency medical care to patients. Operates ambulance and maintains a good working relationship with all customer groups and agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Operates an ambulance for non-emergency transports.

+ Operates and monitors medical equipment per EVO protocols.

+ Communicates with WCRAA's Communication center and other agencies while in transport or while responding to calls.

+ Timely completes all required documentation with appropriate and accurate information.

+ Adheres to all operating and safety policies and procedures.

+ Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment as well as general upkeep and cleaning of ambulances.

+ Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence. ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Responsibility for work of others: Not indicated.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Occasionally responsible for organization's property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $5,000 to $150,000.

ACCURACY

Probable errors would not likely be detected until they reached another department, office or patron, and would then require considerable time and effort to correct the situation. Frequently, possibility of error that would affect the organization's prestige and relationship with the public to a limited extent, but where succeeding operations or supervision would normally preclude the possibility of a serious situation arising as a result of the error or decision.

ACCOUNTABILITY

FREEDOM TO ACT

Directed. Freedom to complete duties as defined by wide-ranging policies and precedents with mid to upper-level managerial oversight.

ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT

The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.

None. Job does not create any dollar monetary impact for the organization.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Modest impact. Job has some impact on the organizations end results, but still from an indirect level. Provides assistance and support services that facilitates decision making by others.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ • Arkansas driver's license with motor vehicle record that meets insurance carrier standards

+ Arkansas EVO certificate

+ • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR

+ • Ability to speak clearly and effectively in person and over the telephone and radio

+ • Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols

+ • Knowledge of WCRAA's service area and the ability to read and comprehend maps and directions Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

+ • Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

+ • Ability to present caring and professional image

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primary schedule will be four, 10-hour shifts, generally on weekdays.

Weekend hours and occasional overtime may be required.

Physical demands include: Frequent lifting of 110+ pounds to include lifting and carrying stretchers with and without patients Pushing, pulling and carrying various medical equipment Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, walking, and running Driving, using 2-way radio and other devices Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Occasional respirator use Hearing that by audiometric testing demonstrates no worse than a mild loss of hearing Requires corrected or uncorrected vision 20/20 in each eye & with both eyes together.