Medical Transport Driver

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

• Assess patient's condition/complaints and carry out appropriate basic to advanced life support functions.

• Clean interior and exterior of assigned unit daily.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

• Follow MedRide OCCT guidelines for customer service.

• Assess injuries and initiate appropriate treatment.

• All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down steps in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.).

• Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting.

• Read maps and route ambulance unit.

• Transport patients to medical facilities.

• Complete patient care reports and other related paperwork.

• Stock medical equipment.

• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.

• Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and/or Supervisor.

• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations.

• Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant

licenses, certifications and documents required for employment.

• Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio

regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc.

• Adhere to established pre-hospital, and interfacility care protocols.

• Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.

• Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required