Posted 1w ago

Wheelchair Van Driver

@ LifeCare Medical Services
Steubenville, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Transport patients, Maintain logs
Requirements Summary:Operate ambulette, transport patients, log movements, maintain vehicle, follow safety and FCC rules, assist with basic life support.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Driver's License, CPR, Basic Life Support
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Job Description

Job Summary:

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
  • HS diploma or GED required