AMBULANCE DRIVER NEEDED - Los Angeles, CA

Posted on: 07-08-2025 08:19 AM PST

Job Description:

The application filing period will begin on July 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous
Drives an ambulance to transport patients to and from County and non-County hospitals and institutions on emergency and non-emergency calls
Drives an ambulance in compliance with State and local traffic laws and ordinances and County policies and procedures to transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, wheelchair patients and stretcher patients who may be either acute or non-acute to and from their homes County or non-County health care facilities or predetermined locations
Responsible for the safe transportation of the patients and ambulance crew
Determines the ambulance speed and emergency driving conditions for transporting acute stretcher patients
Lifts and transfers patients between beds and stretchers or height-adjustable ambulance cots equipped with wheels
Carries patients in stretchers and wheels patients in stretchers or wheelchairs
Lifts patients into and out of an ambulance and positions them securely in the ambulance
Notifies Ambulance Dispatcher by telephone or radio of traffic accident involving ambulance or any other emergency requiring a change in the route or trip plan such as need for transporting a patient directly to a County hospital or the nearest emergency hospital
Reports any traffic accidents in accordance with California State Motor Vehicle Code and completes required accident reports
Stops ambulance and assists Ambulance Medical Technician in restraining patients who become irrational or violent
While in route, stops at scene of accident or other emergency and provides emergency care, if necessary
Completes Driver's Daily Trip Report including entries of information about ambulance servicing and patients transported
This includes patient's name and address, departure and return times, mileage, and any unusual circumstances or services performed such as the use of siren or oxygen
Reports any accompanying medial or non-medical personnel
Monitor and Operate radio and County issued cellular equipment to maintain constant communication capability
Review and respond to work-generated emails using County-issued equipment while on shift
Inspects ambulance and reports necessary repairs; checks and adds gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and other fluids (e.g., transmission fluid, coolant, wiper fluid)
Attend and participate in simulated emergency response drills
Transport patient belongings and durable medical equipment
Performs duties of Ambulance Medical Technician to support patient transportation needs, as needed
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
A valid California Class C Driver License* is required
A valid California Ambulance Driver Certificate*
A valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate*
A valid California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate*
A valid CPR for Healthcare Providers certificate*
A valid California Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or a valid California Paramedic License may be submitted in lieu of the California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
The required license/certificate(s) must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or restricted license/certificate(s) will NOT be accepted
If you are unable to attach the required license and certificates, you must e-mail the documents to MBecerra5@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days of filing online
This examination will consist of an oral interview which will assess the applicants Knowledge and Skills, Interpersonal and Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Problem Solving, and Dependability & Ethics, weighted 100%
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months
Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed
Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements

Salary:

$61,675.68 Annually

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JOB-64674

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