Transportation Specialist, VMT - Full Time (2)
Meritus Health · Winchester, VA · 2 wk ago
Management$17.26–$20.71/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized wheelchair and stretcher van transportation, non-emergency ambulance assistance, and general client support.
- Ensure proper loading, securing, and transfer of all clients.
- Follow all regulatory guidelines and safety policies 100% of the time.
- Ensure all clients, passengers, and mobility devices are properly secured at all times.
- Perform non-emergency ambulance operations and assist ambulance attendants as needed.
- Obtain accurate directions to client locations and medical facilities.
- Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness in accordance with organizational standards.
- Communicate frequently and effectively with the Dispatch Center using approved communication tools, ensuring compliance with transport procedures.
- Immediately report any issues that may delay pickups or appointment times.
- Collaborate appropriately with Division management, physicians, nurses, and staff regarding transportation operations.
- Complete daily and monthly vehicle checklists.
- Report findings and recommend repairs or replacement of safety equipment and supplies to leadership team members.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must maintain a driving record that is acceptable with the company’s insurance carrier.
Education
- A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in the use of adaptive equipment and wheelchair lift systems, as well as providing care and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities, is preferred.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retail Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
- Several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.