Emergency Vehicle Operator

The emergency vehicle operator (EVO) is expected to operate the vehicle in a safe manner according to all MTS policies and procedures. In addition, the EVO may be required to assist at the scene of an emergency with gathering needed equipment, lifting and moving patients, operation of stretchers and stairchairs, rescue operations (procedures not involving medical aspects of patient care), and CPR.

In addition, the emergency vehicle operator is responsible for the following:          

?       Maintaining the ambulance in operable condition, and reporting any problems with vehicle operation as soon as possible.

?       Cleaning the exterior of the ambulance as needed.

?       Cleaning the passenger and patient compartments of the ambulance, as needed.

?       Providing assistance moving the patient into the patient compartment and moving the patient from the patient compartment out of the ambulance.

?       Refueling the ambulance after each ambulance run with provided company cards, unless on another ambulance run.

?       Determining vehicle readiness by checking oil, tire pressure, and windshield washer fluid levels as necessary.