Sobre este puesto de EMS Driver - Gouverneur, NY en Rochester Regional Health
Job Title: EMS Driver
Department: Emergency Services
Location: Gouverneur, NY
Hours Per Week: per diem
Schedule: 12 hour variable shift
SUMMARY:
The ambulance operator is responsible to provide high quality emergency transportation to sick and injured patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond promptly to dispatched calls and provide patient transport support
Perform pre-shift ambulance inspections (fuel, fluids, equipment) and report maintenance needs
Maintain proper inventory and stocking of medical and first aid supplies
Assist patients safely onto stretchers and into/out of the ambulance
Provide basic first aid care (bandaging, splinting, oxygen administration)
Clean, sanitize, and maintain ambulance interior/exterior; properly dispose of medical waste and soiled linens
Accurately document patient transports, mileage, and services in daily driving logs
Communicate and report incident details to medical personnel and law enforcement as needed
Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and readiness of equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS required at hire, If not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire
Valid Driver's License
High School diploma or GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum two years’ driving an ambulance
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$17.00 - $18.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
