Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
AL Pickens County - Carrollton, AL
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
Undisclosed
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Entry Level
Description
Summary:
Has the responsibility for the daily inspection and minor maintenance of the vehicle. NOTE: This job description applies to all employees who drive company vehicles, thus EMT's at all levels will function under the appropriate EMT job description when performing patient care duties and under this job description with driving. Shall be responsible for the safe operations of NorthStar EMS vehicles in accordance with current Alabama motor vehicle code.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Inspects vehicle at beginning and end of shift according to established procedures.
Completes daily check off sheets.
Reports and relays needed repairs, etc., to supervisor and/or maintenance department.
Responsible for the safe transport of patients and passengers.
Assists medical personnel when necessary.
Responsible for a full knowledge of the vehicle's equipment and its proper use at all times.
Upon arrival at destination, responsible for cleaning, restocking BLS equipment/supplies and placing ambulance back into service.
Responsible for communications from the field to the Communications Center.
Responsible for precepting new employees and/or students.
Stock and maintain ambulance and its contents in a state of readiness at all times. Maintain station and its contents.
Work in hazardous environments to insure safety and stabilization of the patient.
Shall be punctual and ready for shift.
To act at all times in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
Shall follow the NEMS chain of command.
Shall act in accordance with NEMS QA programs.
Must be able to send and understand oral messages both in person and with the use of communications equipment such as radios and cellular phones.
Reports any vehicle malfunctions to the supervisor and maintenance shop. Documents the malfunction on the onboard maintenance sheet.
Ability to respect and hold in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of professional work unless required by law to divulge such information.
Performs other duties as required by superiors.
STRESS FACTORS:
Frequently: Intense tasks, busy environment.
Constantly: High pressure.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Occasionally: Extended day. Available for immediate recall, as needed.
Constantly: Works alone, with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact, inside. Works inside and outside.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequently: Analyzing, decision making.
Constantly: Simple reading and writing, high math and writing skills, clerical, memorization, perception/computation, problem solving, simple math skills, judgment, reasoning.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Occasionally: Terminal, facsimile, computer/typewriter, keyboard, stapler, 3 hole punch, sharpener, calculator. Biomedical equipment
Frequently: Telephone, pager, cell phone.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Participates actively in public awareness and community educational programs related to NEMS.
Maintain professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.
Work on special projects as delegated by management staff.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:
Needs to communicate tactfully and sensitively to volunteer agencies.
Shall remain apolitical while representing NEMS. Shall abstain from any and all political involvement with outside agencies while on duty or representing NEMS.
Must speak English clearly and write legibly.
Must possess basic teaching skills.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Driving Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver license
Current State of Alabama EMS Driver license with Driver (EVOC) endorsement printed on wallet card.
Not convicted DUI, possession of drugs/drug paraphernalia, suspended/revoked driver license or driving vehicle with suspended/revoked license in the past five years.
No more than two traffic tickets in the past three years.
No more than two motor vehicle accidents in the past three years.
No more than one traffic ticket and one motor vehicle accident in the past three years.
Must have a working knowledge of the physical layout, street systems, and demographics of NorthStar EMS coverage area.
Must be CPR Certified.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must have the physical agility to walk, climb, crawl, bend, push, pull, lift, and balance over less than ideal terrain.
Must have good physical stamina and endurance, measured by the ability to undertake, without adverse effects, lifting, carrying, and balancing loads in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
Must have the ability to see different color spectrums.
Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 in at least one eye.
Must have good eye-hand coordination and sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate equipment, instrumentation and medications.
Must be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in human physical conditions by using visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile observations.
Must be oriented to reality.
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