Job Description

Hendricks Community Hospital Association Emergency Vehicle Operator

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Position Highlights

Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range: Starting wage $15 an hour

Qualifications

• High school degree, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• CPR certification, Equipment and Driving Course required.
• Must possess verbal and written communication skills to understand and interpret instructions, communicate with supervisor, medical and nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Should be able to use common sense and be a fair judge of character.
• Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills.
• Ability to respond to critical situations in a professional and competent manner.

Physical Demands and Special Characteristics

• Moderate to heavy physical work. Near visual acuity for performing nursing care.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress.
• Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Job Accountability and Responsibility

• Responsible for safely operating emergency vehicles under various traffic conditions from scene of call and en route to hospital
• Safely Transporting patients to hospitals or medical facilities
• Follow all traffic laws and driving protocols
• Navigating routes quickly and efficiently using maps or GPS
• Assisting medical personnel with loading and unloading patients
• Ensuring the ambulance is well-maintained and equipped.
• Administering basic first aid when necessary
• Communicating effectively with dispatchers and medical staff.
• Knowledge of emergency care equipment and where it is located in the ambulance as well as in the E.R.
• Responsible for maintaining ambulance during his/her shift, which includes cleaning, stocking, and monitoring equipment.
• Assist ER nursing personnel with ambulance patients.
• Maintain positive working relationships with non-hospital departments such as law enforcement, fire departments, neighboring ambulances, etc.
• Assists emergency room nurse and physician in ER as directed by the ER nurse or the attending physician when needed.
• Maintains professional growth through meetings, in-services, and workshops.

HCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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