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Join to apply for the Baptist Ambulance - Driver role at Priority Ambulance 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Baptist Ambulance - Driver role at Priority Ambulance Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services. Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities. Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities. Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines. Performs other duties as directed. Definition Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services. Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities. Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities. Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines. Performs other duties as directed. Reports To Field Supervisor or Operations Manager as appropriate for all operational activities. Specific Duties Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures. Ensures that vehicle and all equipment is ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after every call. This includes appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing some routine maintenance. Ensures security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications and all other company property. Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times. Maintains appropriate communications with company dispatch, medical control and other agencies via radio, data link, pager or cell phone as required. Be knowledgeable as to local geography to include location of hospitals, public venues as well as local streets and highway systems. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide courier and medical transportation services. Provides safe passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes, airports and other facilities. Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to the hospital and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities. Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines. Appropriately and safely delivers the passenger to the appropriate medical facility. Acts at all times in the best interests of high-quality passenger care, in the best interest of the passenger, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on the company and the professional reputation of the Driver. Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the passenger, other personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present. Accompanies passenger to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate monitoring and passenger advocacy until the responsibility for the passenger has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given. Completes and signs all appropriate documentation for every response and transport. Obtains complete medical histories and billing information for all passengers and/or cargo transported. Maintains security and privacy of all company and passenger information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations. Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with passenger contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of company. Accepts responsibility for recertification in CPR and First Aid and for other required licenses and certifications as required by company, local, regional, and state policies, regulations or laws. Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed in uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved. At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places passenger care excellence and safety above all else. Performs other duties as directed by management. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Priority Ambulance by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Emergency Medical Services Driver” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Priority Ambulance

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