KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport sick or injured persons to hospital, or convalescents to destination, using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients.
Place patients on stretcher and loads stretcher into ambulance, usually with help of ambulance attendant/Nurse.


At the scene, perform patient assessment to determine the nature and extent of injury or illness.
Maintaining and ensuring the security and safety of the ambulance at all times it is in your custody.


Provide basic life support, which may include airway management, ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automatic defibrillator.


Providing basic first aid for soft tissue and bone injuries, and assisting in childbirth.
Notifying the hospital emergency department of the nature and extent of the medical treatment provided and give an account of the patient's condition and progress
Filling out and updating reports as may be required
Cleaning, sterilizing and disinfecting the interiors of the ambulance and ensuring the exteriors are washed after each call and replacing any supplies necessary to maintain the performance of their duties.


Keeping the ambulance coordinator informed and requesting additional assistance or special rescue if it is needed.

Qualifications:

EMT Training and Certification
Valid driver’s license
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position