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Primary Duty – Safe Vehicle Operation.

Autos & Vehicles

• Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws and hospital protocols, utilizing emergency equipment (lights/sirens) appropriately as dictated by patient condition and dispatch instructions.
• Demonstrate expert defensive driving skills in all weather, traffic, and lighting conditions (day and night).
• Navigate efficiently using GPS, maps, and knowledge of local geography to ensure prompt response and arrival.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, documenting fuel, oil, tire pressure, and overall mechanical condition.
• Report any vehicle maintenance issues or accidents immediately to the supervisor.

Patient Logistics and Support.

• Safely load, unload, and secure patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during transport.
• Assist clinical personnel with moving patients on stretchers, in wheelchairs, and with other medical equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and stocking of the ambulance interior (restocking may be shared duty with medical staff).
• Ensure proper oxygen supply, battery power for monitors, and other essential vehicle-based medical systems are functional.

Communication and Documentation.

• Maintain clear, professional, and constant communication with hospital dispatch, ER staff, and receiving facilities.
• Accurately complete electronic or paper logs for each trip (mileage, times, destinations, fuel).
• Adhere to patient confidentiality laws at all times.

Safety and Compliance.

Vehicle Codes & Driving Laws

• Comply with all hospital safety policies.
• Maintain a valid and clean state-issued driver’s license with the appropriate endorsements
• Maintain a current driving record that meets hospital insurance standards.
• Participate in required training (driver safety, BLS/CPR, hazardous materials).

Additional Fleet Support.

• Operate other hospital fleet vehicles (courier vans, supply trucks) for logistical support as assigned.
• Assist with fleet-related tasks such as light delivery, equipment transport, or vehicle relocation.