To provide non-emergency medical transportation to patients.
Provide safe and efficient transportation and handling of non-emergency litter and wheelchair bound patients.
Complete and submit all required written reports in a timely manner.
Maintain assigned vehicle in a constant state of readiness adherent to Corps standards.
Interact professionally with EMS providers in field situations.
Methods and techniques of providing on-site patient handling for litter and wheelchair bound patients and other non-emergency patient transportation needs where transportation by ambulance would not be warranted.
Professional communications techniques.
CPR
Ability to read maps.
Local area EMS infrastructure and geography.
Professional operation of ambulette and wheelchair transport vehicles.
Ability to safely maneuver patients in and out of their pick up/destination locations and these specialized vehicles.
Communicating effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing.
Planning, coordinating and adhering to scheduled work assignments.
Preparing clear and concise reports, documents and records.
Work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential.
Work independently with a minimum of supervision for assigned tasks.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, the Corps, outside agencies and customers.
Valid State of Pennsylvania Driver License (must have and maintain a clean driving record).
Must possess and maintain BCLS Certification (ARC or AHA are accepted)
Paratransit Driver Safety Course
Must possess and maintain AED Certification
Must have completed an annual Blood Borne Pathogens/TB/ Haz-Com Awareness Program.