EMS Driver (Full time) at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

Description




Job Title: EMS Driver



Department: Emergency Medical Services



Location: St. Lawrence Health Systems



Hours Per Week: Full Time



Schedule: Variable shift/days, weekends, and holidays; 12 hour shifts



SUMMARY:


The EMS Driver is responsible for providing safe, timely, and high-quality emergency and non-emergency transportation for sick or injured patients, ensuring compassionate care and support throughout the transport process.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds promptly to dispatched emergency and non-emergency calls.
  
  


• Conducts pre-shift vehicle inspections, checking fluids, fuel, and reporting any maintenance needs.
  
  


• Ensures the ambulance is clean, sanitized, and fully stocked with necessary medical supplies.
  
  


• Assists with safely loading and unloading patients using gurneys.
  
  


• Administers basic first aid, including bandaging, splinting, and oxygen delivery when required.
  
  


• Maintains accurate driving logs, including patient information, mileage, and service details.
  
  


• Reports accident details to appropriate medical personnel and law enforcement when necessary.
  
  


• Exposure to potential biohazards (OSHA Category II).
  
  


• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance, with flexibility to work over 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, or swing shifts as needed.
  
  

REQ
UIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
  
  


• AHA BLS
  
  


• NYS Driver's License
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years' driving an ambulance
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



PAY RANGE: $16.50 - $22.09

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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now