Job Description
To be a first responder to incidents with the primary aim of driving the ambulance safely to emergency locations, transporting emergency personnel, and assisting in the treatment and conveyance of ill or injured persons.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect the ambulance before each shift to ensure it is in good working condition and report any needed repairs.
- Check the inventory levels of first aid and other medical supplies before each shift and ensure that the ambulance is well stocked.
- Assisting with providing first aid if necessary and loading patients into the ambulance.
- Driving the ambulance as quickly and as safely as possible to transport patients to the hospital.
- Sanitize the ambulance and safely dispose of medical waste and soiled linens.
- Maintaining a driving log with entries of emergency trips undertaken.
Qualification & Experience
Requirements:
- EMT driver certification
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of five (5) year’s driving experience.
- First aid certification.
- Excellent defensive driving skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal s
- Relationship management skills.
- Information monitoring and management skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and reassure casualties.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Good physical agility.
- Safety Conscious.
- Pro-active.