Paratransit Specialist - Dallas, TX

Superior Mobile Health•Dallas, TX

15h

About The Position

The Paratransit Specialist provides safe, dependable transportation for patients of contracted facilities who require specialized wheelchair-accessible transportation. The role operates a wheelchair-accessible van equipped with a lift and Q'Straint securement system, assists patients between pickup locations and the vehicle, operates the lift, secures patients and wheelchairs for transport, and escorts patients to their destinations after arrival.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.
Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Clean driving record.
Compassionate, positive, and enthusiastic approach when working with patients and others.
Strong customer service and time-management skills.
Ability to remain attentive to patient safety and transportation details.
Dependable and capable of working responsibly and independently.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients between homes, hospitals, medical facilities, and other designated locations in a timely manner.
Use GPS and navigation tools to locate hospitals, healthcare facilities, patient residences, and other destinations.
Safely operate wheelchair-accessible vans, wheelchair lifts, and wheelchair securement equipment.
Assist patients to and from the vehicle and ensure wheelchairs are properly secured before transportation.
Maintain the assigned wheelchair van in safe and proper working condition.
Complete the required vehicle mechanical checklist at the beginning of each shift.
Promptly notify a supervisor of mechanical concerns, maintenance needs, or vehicle issues.
Understand and appropriately use standard radio communication codes.
Follow applicable company policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned.