Emergency Vehicle Operator

Job Title: Emergency Vehicle Operator
Location: Mobile, AL
Job Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us
At Medevac Alabama, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient medical transportation with the utmost professionalism. We are continually expanding our ground ambulance services to reach more communities across the state. Our goal is to deliver affordable, high-quality care to populations throughout Alabama while maintaining the highest levels of clinical excellence, response-time reliability, economic efficiency, customer loyalty, and employee satisfaction.

Job Description
Medevac Alabama is a growing ambulance service actively seeking dedicated Emergency Vehicle Operators (EVOs) to join the team. EVOs are responsible for providing safe and timely transportation of patients, ensuring their secure transfer to higher-level care facilities or other designated destinations. This role may also include assisting team members with basic medical tasks necessary to help stabilize ill or injured patients.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dedication to serving others are strongly valued in this role. The position is based in Mobile, AL, with responsibilities extending throughout the service area.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Safely operate an emergency vehicle.
• Assess the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency.
• Control the hazards at an emergency scene as trained and directed.
• Lift and move patients.
• Maintain the condition of the emergency response vehicle.
• Maintain, clean, and restock emergency supplies and equipment.
• Openly communicate with the public (patient, patient’s friends and family, etc.), government (police, utilities, etc.), and private sector (doctors, nurses, etc.) in an effective and efficient manner conducive to excellent patient advocacy.
• Effectively interact with individuals, families, and patients from a diverse group of cultures and backgrounds.
• Evaluate and interpret information and make decisions with a partner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record over the past 3 years
• No major traffic accidents in the past 5 years
• Healthcare or rescue service background (Preferred)
• Pre-existing BLS-CPR license (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of appropriate safety equipment when exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and clinics.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions with a partner.
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.

Benefits

• 100% company-covered BlueCross BlueShield Gold Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year of employment.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 150 lbs. independently, more with assistance.
• Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment.

Limitations and Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

Stop Work Authority provides employees with the responsibility and obligation to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in a hazardous condition or event occurring. Medevac Alabama has a firm stop work authority in place; however, it is the employee's right and responsibility to exercise this program.

All applicants must pass a drug test and background check as part of the hiring process. Any job offer is contingent upon successfully passing these checks to verify provided information and ensure insurability. Additionally, drug and alcohol testing may be required after accidents or when there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence while at work.

No part of this statement should be considered a binding contract for continued employment at Medevac Alabama. Medevac Alabama is an at-will employer and retains the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.

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