ATS-Level I/Van Operator - Jamestown

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WCA Services / ALSTAR EMS is seeking a Van Operator to join their team at their Jamestown location. This full-time opportunity offers a Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 10:30pm schedule. A minimum of a Class C with N2 Restriction and Passenger Endorsement is required. As a Van Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe operation of wheelchair van/vehicles, while also by using care and skill in driving techniques to avoid sudden motion that would be detrimental to passengers. Must have current driver's license and appropriate CDL credentials.

Requirements

Minimum of a Class C with N2 Restriction and Passenger Endorsement is required.
Must have current driver's license and appropriate CDL credentials.
Must maintain NYS 19A education and testing requirements a appropriate level of CDL.
Ability to render professional driving and customer service.
Must have at minimum a valid CDL class `C' driver's license with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire.
Must undergo and pass random drug and alcohol testing.
New York Mandated Reporter – Due within 90 days of hire or transfer

Nice To Haves

CDL Passenger Endorsement
Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FMSCA Clearinghouse Drug and Alcohol Registration
DOT Medical Card Clearance
NY Mandated Reporter Training
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

Responsibilities

Safely transport wheelchair-bound patients as appropriate.
Complete DOT log book per regulations.
Check vehicle per DOT standards beginning each shift.
Reports vehicle problems or defects to supervisor.
Complete billing forms and issue receipts for payment as necessary.
Operate assigned vehicle safely during driving, parking, and backing up actions. Turning right on red is prohibited.
Respond to and complete assigned calls in a timely fashion.
Ensure safety of vehicle occupants with proper restraints.
Ensure cleanliness of vehicle, inside and out.
Proactively works to improve services and results and takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and implements accordingly.
Demonstrates and delivers quality customer service to internal and external customers, always keeping patient/customer satisfaction a priority.
Provides patient care and/or generates work results that are thorough, accurate, orderly and value-added consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
Anticipates internal and/or external customer needs and facilitates meeting those needs.
Accepts responsibility for own behavior and actions.
Works independently without reminders regarding timeliness and quality of work.
Meets commitments, goals and deadlines and drives work/projects forward; follows up as needed.