Ambulance Driver – Occupational Health Centre (OHC)

Organization: SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
Deployment Locations: Oragadam, Sriperumbudur,

To provide safe, timely, and reliable ambulance transportation for employees, patients, and injured personnel at the designated Occupational Health Centre (OHC) locations. The ambulance driver is responsible for maintaining ambulance readiness, assisting the medical team during emergencies, and ensuring the protected transfer of patients to the designated hospital.

A. Emergency Response and Patient Transportation

- Respond promptly to emergency calls received from the OHC.
- Transport injured or ill employees safely to the designated hospital or referral centre as instructed by the medical team.
- Ensure timely availability of the ambulance during medical emergencies.
- Assist doctors and nurses with patient loading, unloading, and transfer, as required.
- Follow the instructions of the attending doctor or nurse during emergency transfers.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all patients with dignity and respect.

B. Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness

- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the ambulance.
- Check fuel level, engine condition, tyres, brakes, lights, horn, battery, and other essential vehicle systems.
- Ensure the ambulance is clean, hygienic, and ready for emergency use.
- Check the availability of essential emergency equipment and supplies in coordination with the medical team.
- Report vehicle defects, equipment issues, and maintenance requirements immediately to the supervisor.
- Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, and statutory inspections to ensure roadworthiness.

C. Documentation and Record Keeping

- Maintain ambulance movement and trip registers.
- Record emergency calls, patient transfers, departure and arrival times, and kilometres travelled.
- Maintain fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and service records.
- Ensure the availability and validity of the driving licence, vehicle registration, insurance, pollution certificate, and other applicable documents.




- Submit daily reports and incident details to the designated supervisor.

D. Coordination and Communication

- Maintain effective communication with OHC doctors, nurses, the OHC in-charge, security personnel, and hospital staff.
- Keep the ambulance accessible and ready during assigned duty hours.
- Inform the supervisor immediately about emergencies, delays, breakdowns, accidents, or any operational issues.
- Follow the designated emergency escalation and hospital referral procedures.

E. Safety and Compliance

- Follow all traffic rules and drive defensively.
- Use sirens and emergency warning lights only as permitted by applicable law and operational protocols.
- Never drive under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances.
- Do not use a mobile phone while driving, except through legally permitted hands-free arrangements when safe.
- Follow hospital policies, site safety rules, infection prevention measures, and applicable ambulance operating procedures.
- Maintain professional conduct and ensure the safety of patients, medical staff, and other road users.

Educational Qualification

- Minimum: 10th standard pass preferred.
- Valid driving licence appropriate for the ambulance vehicle and applicable legal requirements.
- Additional ambulance-driving or emergency vehicle training is preferred.

Experience

- Previous experience driving an ambulance is preferred.
- Experience in hospital, emergency medical services, industrial medical services, or patient transportation is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Chennai and the surrounding industrial areas is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

- Safe driving and defensive driving skills.
- Ability to respond calmly and promptly during emergencies.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and troubleshooting.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Punctuality, discipline, and reliability.
- Ability to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as per the approved duty roster.
- Ability to assist medical personnel with patient movement and handling.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Ambulance Driver (Chennai)
🏢 SIMS HOSPITAL, Vadapalani
📍 Chennai