EMS Driver - Potsdam, NY

Job Title: EMS Driver
\n Department: Emergency Medical Services
\n Location: Potsdam, NY
\n Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours
\n Schedule: 12 hour work shift
\n SUMMARY:
\n The ambulance operator is responsible to provide high quality emergency transportation to sick and injured patients.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Respond promptly to dispatched calls and provide patient transport support
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• Perform pre-shift ambulance inspections (fuel, fluids, equipment) and report maintenance needs
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• Maintain proper inventory and stocking of medical and first aid supplies
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• Assist patients safely onto stretchers and into/out of the ambulance
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• Provide basic first aid care (bandaging, splinting, oxygen administration)
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• Clean, sanitize, and maintain ambulance interior/exterior; properly dispose of medical waste and soiled linens
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• Accurately document patient transports, mileage, and services in daily driving logs
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• Communicate and report incident details to medical personnel and law enforcement as needed
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• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and readiness of equipment
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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• BLS required at hire, If not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire
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• Valid Driver's License
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• High School diploma or GED
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Minimum two years' driving an ambulance
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EDUCATION:

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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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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.\n

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.

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

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PAY RANGE:

$17.00 - $18.00\n

CITY:

Potsdam\n

POSTAL CODE:

13676\n

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.

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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.