Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver

Symbiosis•Redlands, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Symbiosis is a leading provider of service oriented, cost effective, non-emergent medical transportation. Our commitment to quality of care has resulted in PMT becoming southern California’s company of choice for non-emergent transport service. We are currently hiring qualified Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. If you have the experience, and a desire to learn and succeed, send us your resume! The Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers will operate a gurney van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility- impaired individuals to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, private homes, dialysis units, doctor’s offices, rehabilitation centers, etc. in a safe and timely manner.

Requirements

Possession of the patience and tact necessary for contacts with patients, both adult and children, and their caregivers.
Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
Must hold a currently valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
Fluency in English required.
Satisfactory completion of a company training program in passenger assistance techniques, sensitivity training, and map reading, or demonstrated competence based on previous employment experience.
Satisfactory completion of CPR training provided by a local emergency medical training facility or a certificate indicating prior successful completion of such training.

Nice To Haves

Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful.

Responsibilities

Picks up patients at home or other facility.
Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers.
Operates Stryker gurney as needed for safe and comfortable patient transportation.
On arrival at medical facility, assists patients in exiting the van and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
Checks the van to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport.
Immediately notifies emergency staff and dispatcher if skilled assistance is required.
Completes reports at the end of a shift.
Immediately reports traffic accidents to dispatcher, requesting police or ambulance service as needed.
Assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive.
Completes company accident reports.
Checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains van in operable condition, ensures van cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior after each transport.
Completes a thorough vehicle maintenance inspection prior to vehicle operation.
Maintains positive behaviors, attitudes and commitments to interpersonal service in regard to customer, visitors, and coworkers.
Performs related duties as assigned by management, supervisor, or dispatch.