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AMBULANCE DRIVER

Salary

$51,003.24 - $61,675.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5065C

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

07/07/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5065C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone!

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

The application filing period will begin onJuly 8 , 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Why work for us?

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics-DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff and has an annual budget off over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

The team member we are searching for:

Drives an ambulance to transport patients to and from County and non-County hospitals and institutions on emergency and non-emergency calls.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Requirements

Requirements to qualify:

License:

A valid California Class C Driver License* is required.

Required Certificates:

+ A validCalifornia Ambulance Driver Certificate*.

+ A valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate* .

+ A validCalifornia Emergency Medical TechnicianCertificate*.

+ A validCPR for Healthcare Providerscertificate*.

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 [email protected], within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam title and your full name as it appears on your application.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous:

Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

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.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis, and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligibility register accordingly.

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.

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. 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.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated informationhttps://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Miguel Becerra, Exam Analyst

[email protected] ([email protected])

(213) 288-7000

TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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GENERAL INFORMATION:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. •[email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in togovermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Questions #3-7Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License? If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my license to my application OR I will email a copy of my license to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not Applicable

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Do you have a valid California Ambulance Driver Certificate? If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application OR I will email a copy of my certificate to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not Applicable

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Do you have a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate? If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application OR I will email a copy of my certificate to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not Applicable

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Do you have a valid California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR a valid California Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate OR a valid California Paramedic License? If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application OR I will email a copy of my certificate to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not Applicable

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Do you have a valid CPR for Healthcare Providers certificate? If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application OR I will email a copy of my certificate to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not Applicable

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Website

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