Wheelchair Van Operator

About us:

MedEvac Ambulance, a structured professional EMS service, is seeking professional Wheelchair Van Drivers to join our South Hills operation. MedEvac Ambulance offers paid training, a competitive wage and benefit package, as well as an employee uniform allowance.

Position Summary:

A Wheelchair Van Driver functions as a non-emergency transport provider for ambulatory and wheelchair dependent clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 23 years of age with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Federal FBI Background Clearance.

Responsibilities:

Professional:

A Wheelchair Van Driver functions as a professional representative of Medevac Ambulance and shall support and uphold the mission, goals and objectives of the Company at all times and shall always maintain a positive customer service approach.

• Maintains a professional and neat appearance while on duty and representing Medevac Ambulance.
• Maintains a cooperative and team oriented working relationship with co-workers.
• Works and communicates effectively.
• Interacts professionally and with courtesy with all facility staff, family, patients, and clients.
• Maintains professional confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Clinical:

A Wheelchair Van Driver is responsible for safely transferring patients to their respective destinations, informing receiving parties of arrival, and transferring all patient records and belongings to the receiving destination.

• Complete the company orientation program.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all client contacts and accurately reflect interactions and transport information on a company provided tablet.

Physical Fitness Requirements:

A Wheelchair Van Driver must maintain a level of physical fitness to perform the physical requirements involved in patient care and transportation.

• Ability to push or pull a wheelchair with a patient on level surface (no less than 265 lbs total weight)
• Ability to push or pull a wheelchair with a patient on an ADA compliant incline of 1 inch rise per foot (no less than 265 lbs total weight)
• Ability to assist in transferring a patient from seated position to or from a wheelchair.
• Must be able to function for an extended period of time with-out restriction of sitting, standing, walking, or lifting to perform duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements:

A Wheelchair Van Driver must be able to safely operate a wheelchair van or other company vehicles, even over long distances and adverse weather and road conditions.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive Company Vehicles.
• Notify management of any driving violations in order to maintain current insurability.
• Obey ALL laws and regulations regarding safe operation of a vehicle.

Staffing:

As an employee of Medevac Ambulance, a Wheelchair Van Driver shall support continuity of service through flexibility in scheduling.

• Prepared and prompt in reporting for shifts.
• Flexibility to continue past scheduled hours to provide services where needed or required.
• Shall report to work where needed to perform job duties as dictated at the needs of the client and company.
• Shifts schedule may be altered when necessary to maintain client and company staffing needs.

Pay: From $20.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person