EMR; Licensed

Title: Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMR Licensed)

Division: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Description: The EMS Driver transports sick, injured, or convalescent persons to destinations for clinical care using driving skills to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients. Assists attendant with moving patients to and from the ambulance stretcher and assists in loading the stretcher into the ambulance. The EMS Driver may be asked to assist the ambulance attendant as is deemed necessary to care for the patient.

• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Maintains strict compliance with all Pafford Policies & Procedures.
• Maintains strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the state and federal programs.
• May perform related duties or tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate's Degree or advanced degree preferred.
• Must possess and maintain unrestricted EMS Driver Certification (State of MS).
• Must possess and maintain CPR for the Health Care Provider (AHA, ASHI, ECSI).
• Must possess and maintain unrestricted state driver’s license with a clear driving history.
• Must have completed CEVO or EVOC by date of hire.
• Proficient knowledge of the street systems, addresses and layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used on the ambulance.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments within given instructions, routines, and standard practices.

• Ability to safely perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 150 lbs.
• Work may require sitting, near vision for reading, computer use and technical procedures, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching and other physical exertion.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person, on two-way radios and telephone.
• Must possess visual acuity to operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle (day and night), and read.

• Operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situations can involve vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in the coverage area.
• Work over various terrains and be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of injury to transportation and attend to the injured party.
• Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with the injured party for physical assessment.
• Incumbents are issued and must wear Company-issued uniforms; responsible for maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and all issued equipment.
• Incumbents must carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times to receive assignments.

Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for applicants who would otherwise qualify for the position or for the ability to perform the duties.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices
• Location:
  
  Homer, LA