Wheelchair Van Driver

Smith Ambulance is looking for energetic individuals to fill full and part time wheelchair van driver positions for a variety of day and night shifts. First Aid and CPR training are preferred, but training will be provided if needed. Benefits are offered for full time positions. Must have a clean driving record, a clean background and a good attitude. Heavy lifting required.

Job Summary:

Fulltime; including weekends; flexible hours

Provide transportation services for patients traveling to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, or other medical treatments.

Job Functions:

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch. This includes but is not limited to assisting patients to and from ambulette; efficient transfer of patient to receiving personnel.
• Operate/drive ambulette in accordance with company’s driving standards, policies and procedures. Ensure safety of bus occupants by observing safe driving practices; seat belt application and general patient security.
• Record transportation logs; obtain patient documentation; complete all forms are required by policy.
• Conduct regular ambulette inventory and equipment testing to ensure proper operation. Report and document all needed repaires to proper maintenance department and management.
• Comply with all FCC regulations and company policy when utilizing electronic communications equipment.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed from purchasing.
• Perform general safety and proper operations check; includes but is not limited to: fluid checks, tire checks, horn check, fuel checks.
• Maintain ambulette; includes but is not limited to: washing & waxing exterior; cleaning interior; re-fueling, adding air to tires, checking oil.
• Provide basic life support—first aid or CPR in emergency situations to patients.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings as scheduled.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current and valid state driver’s license
• Current CPR certificate – will train if no CPR card
• HS diploma or GED required