Make Ready Technician

Description

TITLE: Make Ready Technician
DEPARTMENT: Materials Management
REPORTS TO: Materials Management Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The ambulance make-ready tech is responsible for assuring that designated ambulances are ready for service.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Pre-check ambulances for service readiness as per Field Operations check-list and inventory list and make corrections as needed. This includes:
• Prep unit coming out of fleet or returned from outside service or prepping units to go for outside service.
• Keep reserves ready for duty.
• Decontamination and cleaning of exterior and interior of the vehicle.
• Inventory and restock of medical supplies; medical equipment.
• Perform vehicular mechanical readiness check-off list - fluids, tires, lights, turn signals, fuel, etc.
• Notifications to mechanics shop of mechanical malfunctions/deficiencies discovered during check-out. Report missing/broken medical equipment to proper Material Management personnel. Return excess inventory supplies and equipment to Materials Management warehouse.
• Perform Saturday backboard pick up for area hospitals.
• Assist materials management and/or fleet staff with special projects.
• Assist with physical inventories when needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary. Including being available for emergency call-in and extend on duty hours for disaster preparedness and operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of EMS equipment and supplies or demonstration of ability to learn said supplies and equipment at an acceptable rate during the 90 day probation period.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic computer and e-mail user skills helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Texas Driver’s License.
• Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demand Category:

Medium Work: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Audio-Visual & licensing Demands:

• Vision (Avg)
• Hearing (Avg)

Required License / Certification: Valid Driver's License

Specific Actions Required: In an eight hour day, this job may include:

• Standing/Walking: 6-8 Hrs
• Sitting: 4-6 Hrs
• Driving: 1-4 Hrs

Work Environment: This job may include:

• Chemicals
• Cold
• Dampness
• Heat/Humidity

Repetitive Motions: This job will include:

• Simple Grasping
• Fine Manipulation
• Pushing & Pulling
• Finger Dexterity
• Foot Movement

MANEUVERABILITY: This job will require:

Frequent:

• Bending
• Squatting
• Twisting
• Reaching

Occasional:

• Climbing

Qualifications

Salary : $16 - $21