Driver

Operating Hours are 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Saturday

Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be able to work at least one Saturday every month.

Qualifications for Ambulance Driver

Driving Experience and Licensing Minimum seven years of driving experience (candidate must be at least 23 years of

age if licensed at age 16) Possess a current and valid Florida Class E driver license

Qualifications for Wheelchair Driver or Non-Emergency

Stretcher Driver

Age and Licensing At least 23 years of age Current Florida Class E driver license

Education and Health Standards High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or GED Free from mental illness and free from addiction to drugs or alcohol No conviction for DUI or DWI within the last seven years Current AHA CPR for Health Care Provider certification

Physical Performance Requirements Ability to lift 150 pounds Ability to perform significant and prolonged bending and stooping With a partner, ability to carry a patient weighing 150 to 300 pounds up and down

one flight of stairs Ability to load a 300-pound patient into an ambulance on a cot from the foot end Ability to raise and lower a standard ambulance cot loaded with a 300-pound

patient Must have and maintain a good driving record

Duties

Patient Privacy and Care Maintain the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all protected health

information in compliance with applicable regulations Assist the senior caregiver on the unit with any patient care needs as directed

Vehicle Operation and Maintenance Operate the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner at all times Assure the safety and security of the unit and patient Each day upon coming on duty, check the vehicle for cleanliness and new damage Check oil, transmission fluid, coolant level, brakes, batteries, power steering, and

windshield washer reservoir for proper levels; fill if needed Check tires for wear and proper inflation Check the condition of all belts and hoses for proper tension and excessive wear Check all lights, including emergency lights, and notify dispatch of any defective

bulbs Fully complete the Daily Driver Vehicle Report and turn it in or fax it to dispatch At the end of each shift, with the help of any applicable partner, clean and refuel the

unit to prepare it for immediate use by the next shift

Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by administration