Driver
Company: Priority Ondemand
Location: Ashland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Definition: Provides scheduled and unscheduled
medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the
appropriate location. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and
other locations to provide medical transportation services.
Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to
wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other
facilities. Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to
destination and during transportation to, from and/or between
facilities. Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering
to company, local, regional, and state guidelines. Performs other
duties as directed. Reports To: Field Supervisor or Operations
Manager as appropriate for all operational activities. Specific
Duties: Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding and
compliance of company policies and procedures. Ensures that vehicle
and all equipment is ready for use at the beginning of each shift
and after every call. This includes appropriate cleaning and
disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle;
appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting;
restocking and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and
equipment; and performing some routine maintenance. Ensures
security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications and all
other company property. Performs daily inspections of their base
and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate
housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free
from clutter and sanitary at all times. Maintains appropriate
communications with company dispatch, medical control and other
agencies via radio, data link, pager or cell phone as required. Be
knowledgeable as to local geography to include location of
hospitals, public venues as well as local streets and highway
systems. Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations
to provide courier and medical transportation services. Provides
safe passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home,
hospitals, nursing homes, airports and other facilities. Provides
passenger safety monitoring, enroute to the hospital and during
transportation to, from and/or between facilities. Provides
passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local,
regional, and state guidelines. Appropriately and safely delivers
the passenger to the appropriate medical facility. Acts at all
times in the best interests of high-quality passenger care, in the
best interest of the passenger, and in such a manner to reflect
credibly on the company and the professional reputation of the
Driver. Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as
well as the safety of his/her partner, the passenger, other
personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel
present. Accompanies passenger to their destination, continuing to
provide appropriate monitoring and passenger advocacy until the
responsibility for the passenger has been transferred to an
appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.
Completes and signs all appropriate documentation for every
response and transport. Obtains complete medical histories and
billing information for all passengers and/or cargo transported.
Maintains security and privacy of all company and passenger
information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local,
state and federal regulations. Adheres to Universal
Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with passenger
contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control
policies and procedures of company. Accepts responsibility for
recertification in CPR and First Aid and for other required
licenses and certifications as required by company, local,
regional, and state policies, regulations or laws. Reports to
assigned shifts on time, properly groomed in uniform and on time
unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and
in proper uniform until properly relieved. At all times sets an
example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow.
Places passenger care excellence and safety above all else.
Performs other duties as directed by management. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Must possess a high degree of personal
integrity and responsibility. Currently licensed, certified or
registered by the appropriate state agencies. Currently certified
in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization. Currently
certified in First Aid by the ARC or other appropriate
organization. Must become certified as an Emergency Medical
Technician within one year of hire. Currently licensed with the
appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle
liability insurer. Most successfully complete a CEVO ambulance
driver safety classroom and practical course. Must have the ability
to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a
constructive and professional manner with other employees, public
safety personnel and medical staff. Must have the ability to
interact effectively and professionally with passengers, customers,
clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such
a manner as to reflect positively on the company. Must demonstrate
a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of
high-quality passenger care. Physical Requirements: The ability to
pass a DOT physical. The ability to reach, push and pull. The
ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. The ability to
walk up and down stairs without difficulty. The ability to bend,
stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time. The ability to
walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty. The
ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the
day and night. The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without
difficulty. The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down
two flights of stairs without difficulty.
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