Falck is a is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including: California, Texas and Colorado. Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.
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Day Pay Rate: $24.89 - $ 36.31 per hour
Night Pay Rate: $25.92 - $37.41 per hour
Position Summary:
The main job responsibility of the Vehicle Service Technician (VST) is to ensure each ambulance is stocked appropriately with not only medical supplies, but appropriate PPE, cleaning and safety products. The VST also maintains the outward appearance by washing and detailing when time and weather permits. The VST also maintains the supply warehouse and can be responsible for ordering, receiving, transferring, inventory cycle counting and overall accountability of the supply warehouse.
Essential Functions:
The VST may be assigned one or more duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prior to the beginning of the unit’s shift responsible for the inventory and restock of vehicles with the necessary medical equipment/supplies.
- Inventory medical supplies and restock all units prior to the units going in service, including but not limited to: all hard equipment, soft and disposable equipment along with internal contents for Cardiac monitor, Drug box, airway bag, husky bag to include portable radios, gas card, pager, keys and unit cell phone.
- Inventory and restock hard and soft bins as requested by Logistics supervisor or Operations Captain, and as indicated by inventory levels and company policy.
- Report deficiencies, safety violations, and hazards to the Deployment Coordinator.
- Complete Unit Inventory Form completely and accurately on window hanger and within OP IQ.
- Check oxygen pressure levels and replace if below policy minimums. Ensure tanks are secured properly with correct strapping method.
- Comply with established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
- Maintain mop buckets with clean water and appropriate cleaner, clean mop head along with broom and window and interior cleaning products at the start of shift.
- Coordinate shipment of assigned miscellaneous types of field equipment to designated Hubs as needed as directed by Logistics Supervisor.
- Attend and participate in service education classes, on the job training programs, etc. as scheduled or as directed.
- Handle, dispose of, and clean medical supplies and equipment without creating an undue exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- Complete EVOS course with the understanding that VST’s operate vehicles in the routine course of their duties and by special assignment.
- Following of the company uniform policy while on duty.
- Completing location specific task i.e cleaning of backboards, washing of spider straps, assembling ambulance bins or bags and preparing deployment specific items.
Additional Duties:
The VST may be assigned one or more additional duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Turn in and report all “Lost and Found” items to the appropriate designated location.
- Use spray washer, mop, bucket, etc. to clean the inside of the unit when necessary.
- Package equipment needing maintenance or repair for shipment to designated service center.
- Assist in lifting heavy chemical barrels, oxygen cylinders and equipment, supplies, etc. as requested.
- Place and receive supply orders using the web-based inventory procurement software.
- Have knowledge of the medical supply ordering system along with inventory transfer routine and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.
Education Requirements:
The individual in this position must possess the following education requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Clean driving record that aligns with company policy.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally: Must have the ability to lift, carry and balance up to 15 pounds.
Frequently: Good manual dexterity, typing wpm 40, with the ability to perform all tasks related to the position of Vehicle Service Technician.
Constantly: Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition.
Cognitive/Psychosocial Requirements:
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally: Memorization, critical judgment, problem solving.
Frequently: Simple and complex mathematic skills, reasoning, ability to read, interpret and correspond in various written communication formats.
Constantly: Logic, ethical judgment and reasoning, active listening skills, decision making, ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Clinical Requirements:
N/A
Equipment Operated:
The individual in this position must be familiar with using the following equipment to perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally: Fax machine, copy machine, hole-punch, calculator, laminator.
Frequently: Printer, telephone, clock.
Constantly: Computer
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel approximately 5% of time.
Environmental Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This document in no way constitutes a contract of employment. Falck USA reserves the right to modify job descriptions, policies or any other procedural documents at any time, for any reason without prior notice.
Falck is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
This job description is a summary of duties, it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.
