Patient Transport Officer (Shepparton)

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.

We are seeking a full time (12 months fixed-term) Patient Transport to operate from Shepparton Branch.

About the role

Working from Monday to Friday between 8am – 8pm on 8 hour shifts, Patient Transport Officers (PTO) provide effective and efficient care and transport of non-emergency pre and post hospital patients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to all cases in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate patient assessment, care, and transport, in accordance with applicable regulations
• Complete Patient Care Records and other relevant documentation in an accurate manner
• Provide effective patient handover to hospital staff/patient relatives

About you

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport or equivalent including (Qualified Ambulance Paramedic, Diploma of Emergency Health Care, Bachelor of Health Science, Paramedicine Degree)
• Current Victorian driver license
• Minimum 100 hours of on-road clinical experience completed within a two-year period
• Demonstrated understanding of Scope of Practice/Clinical Practice Guidelines for the role you are applying for

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!

Important information

The successful applicant is required to:

• Drive and operate any of AV's operational fleet
• Attend a 4-week induction program during business hours in metropolitan Melbourne
• Live 45-60 minutes from the advertised work location (to manage fatigue)
• Have received the mandated number of COVID-19 vaccinations for this position

Candidates may be required to undergo:

• Pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks
• Assessment of any secondary employment or outside interests

The salary for this role is in alignment with the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 classifications, including super.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:

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Location: Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024