Medical Transport Vehicle Operator Full time Day

Responsible for operating medical transport vehicles including mobile assistance vehicles and ambulances, providing outstanding customer service, and facilitating safe and punctual patient movement and transportation. Assists emergency medical technicians in the facilitation of both 911 and inter-facility requests for service.

Responsibilities

• Operates medical transport vehicles in a safe, defensive, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law, adheres to driving policies at all times, ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable, and reports problems in a timely manner.
• Completes all required documentation and assures all transports are on time.
• Consistently practices safe patient movement, loading, unloading, and securing wheelchairs in MAV.
• Communicates with patient, caregivers, and family members in a compassionate manner.
• Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift.
• Ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service.
• Completes supply inventory as requested by department management.
• Maintains all Virtua-owned equipment and property in a safe, clean, and secure manner.
• Provides assistance to emergency medical technicians during transport.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level, Mobility Assistance Vehicle-Operator, and EVOC.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
• Must complete yearly PPD, Fit Test, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, and Safety Day training by the date set forth by the department.

Previous experience operating medical transport vehicles preferred.

Pay

$18.36 - $23.60 hourly.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.