Chair Car Driver - Merrimack Valley/Lawrence (Full Time)

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, procedures, and healthcare facilities.
• Aid patients with entering and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the journey.
• Properly secure wheelchairs for transportation.
• Maintain a clean and well-equipped vehicle, adhering to all safety and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to coordinate pick-up and drop-off times and locations.
• Provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and respect for patients and their families.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, prioritizing the safety of patients and other road users at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing schedules and patient needs.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly, including trip logs, mileage records, and incident reports.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the values and mission of Cataldo Ambulance Service, promoting a culture of excellence and compassion in all interactions.

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Passes pre-hire lift test and physical to demonstrate the ability to meet the essential duties and physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position at all times.
• Passes pre-hire drug screen and complies with UDS drug screening at any and all times.
• Satisfactory background check and MA CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), verification required annually.
• Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, verification required annually.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and maneuver 125+ pounds with assistance and without difficulty.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs repeatedly and the ability to lift and carry 125+ pounds up and down stairs.
• Ability to maneuver patient loaded wheelchair up and down three stairs without difficulty.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.
• Ability to bend, stoop and crawl as necessary.
• Ability to occasionally work in low light and confined spaces.
• Ability to work within a mobile environment.