NEMT - Wheelchair Van Driver

  • Part-time

Company Description

EMS Unlimited is an exciting, growing and professional provider of ambulance transport, medical standby, event staffing and many other EMS related services. We are seeking motivated and positive professionals who understand the importance of positivityoptimism and continuous improvement.

We pride ourselves on a sense of teamwork and value those who are patient care focused, customer service driven and excited to represent our industry in a professional manner. EMS Unlimited is a Paramedic-owned and operated organization that knows what you expect from an EMS job. We are seeking new team members to help us expand and improve on every level. Learn more about EMS Unlimited at www.ems-unlimited.com.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Non Emergent Medical Transport Driver- Part-time

POSITION IDENTIFICATION:

Reports to: Operations Manager

  • Part-time - no benefits

  • A drug free workplace

  • An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

  • At-will employment

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform duties associated with basic medical and first aid services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and EMS Unlimited policies in the setting of ambulance and transport operations.

We are looking for friendly, caring, skilled professionals who can make sound clinical judgments and will pay attention to the special needs of our patients and satisfaction of our clients. This position is responsible for transporting wheelchair-bound as well as other non-critical patients between facilities.

Additional opportunities within EMS Unlimited will be made available to you but will require an application and approval/hiring process to join other teams. Those additional roles will be accompanied by additional offer letters and pay structures. 

 

COMPENSATION:

$18/hr - 12 hour shifts

Overtime - Overtime is paid as required by law according to the job being performed

 

SCHEDULE:

Up to two 12 hour days per week.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Transport passengers safely, assist them door-to-door, load & unload both passengers and belongings

  • Follow schedule, GPS, other company apps, and report regularly to dispatch.

  • Maintain vehicle interior and exterior and arrange for vehicle services

  • Complete all required docs and maintenance records clearly and accurately.

  • Participate in training and educational opportunities

  • Drive ambulances and other company vehicles, transporting patients to and from various medical facilities and/or home in non-emergency situations.

  • Communicate with patient(s), staff and family members in a compassionate manner.

  • Communicate with medical facility staff regarding patient(s).

  • Regularly communicate with dispatcher(s) regarding transportation status and to provide critical information.

  • Document transportation activities, ensuring accurate information regarding the transportation is documented.

  • Provide assistance on mental health transports as assigned.

  • Provide excellent customer service.

  • Maintain clean and orderly vehicle(s) and supplies in the ambulance.

  • The employee may be expected to cover EMS Unlimited event shifts while on shift for Transports.

  • The employee may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. 

    • The employee may only share such information with those you have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.

 

The employee must:

  • Be a positive, encouraging and customer service driven team player

  • Conduct themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times.

  • Be skillful in thinking and acting quickly in stressful situations.

  • Be able to multitask, focusing on a number of significant staffing issues simultaneously in a responsible manner.

  • Be able to maintain harmonious relationships with administrative staff, field personnel, and senior management under stressful situations.

  • Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner while working and avoids inappropriate conduct, on and off duty, that may adversely affect the reputation of EMS Unlimited.

  • Be able to read, write and speak English clearly and effectively.

  • Be able to deal sympathetically with others.

  • Reflect the standards of professionalism in appearance with neatness and cleanliness.

  • Be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • Have a good working knowledge of all company policies pertaining to this position.

 

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • The employee must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education.

 

Certificates, Licenses and Age

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • Vehicle operators must have a minimum of Two (2) years experience as a licensed driver

  • Less than 3 moving violations or at-fault accidents on driver’s record within the last 3 years

  • No more than 1 major violation on drivers record within the last 5 years

  • Pass initial Drug Test, be willing/able to submit to random drug testing

  • Preferred: Current CPR/First Aid Cert, and other NEMT required certs

  • Able to pass an Emergency Vehicle Operator course (provided by us).

  • Previous training experience preferred.

  • Able to lift (up to 70 lbs), or carry, push, and pull people in wheelchairs

Additional Information

Please note:  All candidates for this position accepting conditional offers of employment are required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations and/or receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of their employment prior to commencing work with EMS Unlimited, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.  Candidates accepting conditional offers of employment not in compliance with this policy shall have such offers rescinded by EMS Unlimited immediately.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We look forward to meeting you.