Ambulette Driver
Job Title Ambulette Driver Location Akron, OH Department Field Operations FLSA Status Non-Exempt Shifts hiring Full-time Brief Description:
Under direction of the supervisor, the ambulette driver assumes responsibility for providing ambulette service (wheelchair transport) to all patients requesting such services.
The Ambulette Driver shall provide constant care and assistance to the patient if needed.
The Ambulette Driver shall remain with the patient during any appointment if requested to do so by dispatch.
Martens Ambulance will provide initial training for Heart Saver/First Aid Certification.
Employee must maintain certification afterwards to retain job position.
General Conditions:
Shifts:
Full-time:
8 hour shifts - or - Part-Time:
5 hour shifts available Flooring:
Metal substructure, plywood overlay, linoleum base in all ambulettes.
May be required to work on surfaces such as grass, concrete, carpet and/or tile.
Lighting:
Natural Temperature:
Varies, depending on time of year Safety Equipment:
Gloves, Jacket, Personal Protective Equipment Material Handling Infrequent 1-2x/hour Occasional 3-12x/hour Frequent 13-30x/hour Constant 30
x/hour Floor to waist 9 lbs Push/Pull wheelchairs on level surfaces 60lbs/F / 70lbs/F Pull wheelchair upstairs 220 lbs/F Positional Requirements:
Standing:
Frequent Walking:
Frequent Sitting:
Frequent Climb/Balance On an occasional basis, must enter and exit the ambulette, which has a 15 step and 6 step, respectively.
Neck/Trunk Posture will vary, depending on the essential tasks being performed at that time and with the positional requirements at the time.
Upper Extremities Can work overhead, waist or chest level, typically when driving or working with wheelchair.
Most work will be performed at waist level.
Lower Extremities Usually in a seated position with a 90-degree angle for the knees, but can stand, stoop, squat or kneel if needed when performing essential job functions of wheelchair transport.
Tools and Equipment Wheelchair, oxygen and/or strapping needed to tie down chairs.
Recommended Skills Expediting Medical Material Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Under direction of the supervisor, the ambulette driver assumes responsibility for providing ambulette service (wheelchair transport) to all patients requesting such services.
The Ambulette Driver shall provide constant care and assistance to the patient if needed.
The Ambulette Driver shall remain with the patient during any appointment if requested to do so by dispatch.
Martens Ambulance will provide initial training for Heart Saver/First Aid Certification.
Employee must maintain certification afterwards to retain job position.
General Conditions:
Shifts:
Full-time:
8 hour shifts - or - Part-Time:
5 hour shifts available Flooring:
Metal substructure, plywood overlay, linoleum base in all ambulettes.
May be required to work on surfaces such as grass, concrete, carpet and/or tile.
Lighting:
Natural Temperature:
Varies, depending on time of year Safety Equipment:
Gloves, Jacket, Personal Protective Equipment Material Handling Infrequent 1-2x/hour Occasional 3-12x/hour Frequent 13-30x/hour Constant 30
x/hour Floor to waist 9 lbs Push/Pull wheelchairs on level surfaces 60lbs/F / 70lbs/F Pull wheelchair upstairs 220 lbs/F Positional Requirements:
Standing:
Frequent Walking:
Frequent Sitting:
Frequent Climb/Balance On an occasional basis, must enter and exit the ambulette, which has a 15 step and 6 step, respectively.
Neck/Trunk Posture will vary, depending on the essential tasks being performed at that time and with the positional requirements at the time.
Upper Extremities Can work overhead, waist or chest level, typically when driving or working with wheelchair.
Most work will be performed at waist level.
Lower Extremities Usually in a seated position with a 90-degree angle for the knees, but can stand, stoop, squat or kneel if needed when performing essential job functions of wheelchair transport.
Tools and Equipment Wheelchair, oxygen and/or strapping needed to tie down chairs.
Recommended Skills Expediting Medical Material Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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