AMBULANCE DRIVERS

Job Purpose The overall purpose of this job is to drive or assist on general transport, ambulance transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons on a 24/7 rota under the direction of the Security, Transport, and Logistics Coordinator. The post holder will also adhere to company requirements for recording transport journey times by using the provided documentation materials. The jobholder will also provide and maintain a caring environment for non-emergency patients and provide a transport service as appropriate for the needs of the patient. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Provide a professional and caring service - The jobholder will ensure that the patients while in the care of Medical Services are comfortable and safe. 2. Assist patients in and out of ambulances and cars. With the assistance of a nurse, lift patients on to or off beds and move them to or from special service and treatment areas and operating rooms using wheelchairs or moveable beds. 3. Drive and maintain critical care ambulances—Ensure that the ambulances and other hospital vehicles are in good condition and ready at all times to transport the sick and injured. Report any damage to the ambulance. Conduct routine checks 4. Communication with dispatch: Maintain constant communication with dispatch over the radio and constantly give them status updates. 5. Maintain inventory—Keep stock of ambulance supplies such as oxygen gas, masks, gloves, and gowns and ensure that the ambulance is always stocked. 6. Reassure patients and families—Comfort patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; and demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity. 7. Report writing: After every emergency trip, fill in report forms indicating the facts concerning accidents or emergencies in written, verbal, or electronic form and to law enforcement agencies as required by statutory regulations. 8. Ferry medical supplies When instructed, collect and deliver lab samples and reports to the specified laboratory. Transport equipment and supplies by picking-up requisitioned orders and delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas 9. Provide first aid—if needed, assist the paramedics in administering first aid as trained 10. Maintain and enhance safety—Follow medical procedures and training at all times. Carry out risk assessments to assess hazards, then implement safe systems of work and reduce risks to self, patients, and other persons involved. 11. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations—continually keep track of ambulance legislation and advise management on how to maintain adherence to all statutory legislation. Uphold and maintain organizational policies. 12. Respond to emergency Be ready at all times to respond to emergencies as directed by the coordinator. Drive to and fro, emergency transporting injured and sick. Key Performance Indicators Assist with 90% functionality of transport…