Description
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
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.
PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $18.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
