Section 2-340 - Ambulance Rider Orientation

CMH EMS Education Manual

Pre-Requisites

Be non-febrile for 24 hours prior to your shift. Must be above the following minimum ages:

• Job shadow: 16 years old (must have parent or guardian signature if under 18 years old).
• Students: 18 years old.
• New hires: 21 years old with Missouri Class E Driver License.

Must have ID issued by CMH Human Resources Department:

• Job shadow (no patient contact): Temporary ID issued at time of ride after completion of Sub-Section 2-340-50 - Job Shadow Guidelines Form.
• Student (performing skills): Photo ID from HR Department after completion of the list below. Contact denver.miller@citizensmemorial.com at HR or theron.becker@citizensmemorial.com at PHS to request a student packet. Requirements of the packet include:
• Student education.
• Criminal background check.
• Immunizations.
• Liability insurance.

Shift Requirements

You must wear your CMH-issued ID above the waist at all times on duty. Wear your class-required uniform of a polo-style shirt, dark pants, and dark boots. If you are a PHS employee, you must not wear CMH employee uniform. Keep your cell phone out of sight. Do not answer the facility phone unless specifically asked to.

Must start at the beginning of the shift. May do 4-hour to 16-hour shifts (12-hour is typical). You must ride with a Field Training Officer (FTO). Maximum of one rider per shift per ambulance. You may move ambulance-to-ambulance with permission of all FTOs.

Be prepared for your shift:

• Arrive early and be ready to hit the road.
• Be ready to eat on the road (bring $).
• You may get off several hours late.

Scheduling Shifts

Conact ryan.mcdonald@citizensmemorial.com. Shift time options are below (if an FTO is on that shift):

• Bolivar has multiple shifts starting as early as 7am and students need to leave by midnight.
• Hermitage 8am to 8pm.
• Stockton 8am to 8pm.
• El Dorado Springs 8am to 8pm.
• Osceola 8am to 8pm.

Station Locations

• Bolivar: 1525 N Oakland Ave.
• Hermitage: 121 Jackson St.
• Stockton: 319 W Englewood St.
• El Dorado Springs: 722 E 54 Hwy.
• Osceola: 700 Giesler Dr.

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