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Form of workPosition: Ambulance Operator
Company: First Call Ambulance
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Shift: Varies
*Must attend our next available EMS Academy to obtain EMT-Basic license*
* TN has a state requirement to obtain your EMT certification within 1-year of employment. *
The Ambulance Operator will function as a non-medical driver/support to Intermediate and Advanced emergency medical services personnel in daily functions. This support includes but is not limited to driving, performing CPR, collection of required patient documents and property, following all policies concerning HIPAA, Customer service and Standard operating procedures. Training will be provided to applicants seeking employment for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the communications center as directed.
- Maintains valid driver’s license, complying with all state and local laws, while safely escorting EMT and Patients according to SOP and protocols as approved by the medical director.
- Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor.
- Prepares and completes appropriate reports including exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly, and monthly unit check offs.
- Ensures unit and crew members adhere to company policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor.
- Ensures vehicle complies with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Tennessee and other authorized agencies.
- Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
- Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
- Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
- Performs other such duties as may be required
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older with at least three years of driving experience.
- High School Diploma or GED (minimum requirement)
- Basic Life Support Certification (provided during training)
- Completion of documented training, including 5-day orientation (mandatory completion)
- Background, MVR & Drug screen required (provided upon offer)
- Current State of Tennessee Driver’s License. Upgrade to a Class F endorsement will be facilitated by the company during onboarding.
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
