Transporter - Medical Transport - Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Towanda, PA

118d

About The Position

The Wheelchair Van/Stretcher/Ambulatory Rider is responsible for accurately securing all wheelchairs and stretchers in vans, properly operating the lifts on the vans, and being able to operate all vehicles in the transport fleet. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols while transporting patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have current valid driver’s license.
• Must be 21 years of age as per PA PUC requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and understand oral communication.
• Keeps neat/legible written records.
• Follows universal precautions and utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Is able to make timely decisions.
• Must be able to operate communication radios in all vans.

Nice To Haves

• Maintains CPR or BCLS, and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs all paperwork and documentation.
• Identifies patient by asking patient to state name and date of birth prior to any treatment.
• Keeps familiar with equipment.
• Notifies proper authorities when applicable.
• Performs safe operation of vehicles and knows how to properly operate the lifts in the vans.
• Accurately secures wheelchairs in vans.
• Accurately secures stretchers in vans.
• Accurately secures safety belts on patients.
• Keeps familiar in the proper lifting, securing, and moving techniques of stretchers.
• Is able to perform CPR and basic first aid and to recognize an emergency situation.
• Vehicle transport.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED