Ambulance Operator – Patient Transport / EMS Support

JOB SUMMARY:

Join A-MED Ambulance, a locally owned and operated EMS provider in New Orleans, delivering over 25 years of trusted service. As an Ambulance Operator, you will provide safe, compassionate, and reliable non-emergency patient transport while assisting EMT partners in patient care according to A-MED protocols and standards of practice.

COMPENSATION:

Start $14.50/hr with free EMR training

CAREER GROWTH AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

A-MED Ambulance invests in your future. We offer tuition reimbursement for approved EMS programs including EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic. There are no contracts or strings attached. Our tuition program provides a clear, debt-free path to advancing your skills and career. Many Ambulance Operators move into clinical roles through our pathway: Van Operator to EMR to EMT and beyond!

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Valid Class D Louisiana driver’s license.

- Must meet all criteria set forth by our vehicle insurance carrier.

- Completion of the A-MED Ambulance Operator training curriculum during onboarding.

- Maintain all permits, licenses, certifications, and training as required.

- Clean driving record and ability to pass background and drug screenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Ability to lift and carry patients and equipment, including stretchers, up and down stairs and over uneven terrain.

- Capable of carrying equipment and traveling on foot for several hundred yards.

- Manual dexterity to operate equipment and assist in patient movement.

- Adequate hearing and speech to communicate with patients, families, and emergency personnel.

- Visual acuity sufficient for safe driving and patient observation.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

- Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful situations and prioritize patient care.

- Ability to safely calculate medication dosages, read and interpret instructions, and operate vehicles and equipment under varied conditions.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Work may occur in well-lit and fully equipped ambulances or in challenging conditions such as poorly lit environments, public settings, and outdoor spaces.

- Must be able to perform in all temperatures and climates, in the presence of bystanders, and during emergencies.

- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and hostile situations.