- Patient & Cargo Transport: Pick up and drop off patients, assist with wheelchairs or stretchers, and deliver medical supplies or laundry carts.
- Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance: Check fuel, tires, brakes, lights, oil levels, and emergency equipment (stretchers, oxygen tanks, sirens) daily.
- Safety & Infection Control: Sanitize and disinfect the vehicle/patient compartment after each transfer and follow hospital hygiene protocols.
- Record Keeping: Maintain logbooks for mileage, fuel consumption, trip details, maintenance schedules, and service certificates.
- Communication & Coordination: Coordinate with emergency dispatch, nursing stations, and front-desk staff, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensing:
Valid commercial or light/heavy motor vehicle driving license (LMV/HMV or Category B/C1 depending on the vehicle type) with a clean driving record.
- Experience: Typically 1 to 3+ years of skilled driving or ambulance/patient transport experience.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to lift and assist patients, push heavy carts or wheelchairs, and handle up to 50 lbs or more.
- Certifications (Preferred): First Aid and CPR certification, defensive driving training, or basic emergency response familiarity.