Wheelchair Van Driver

Allegiance Mobile Health•Corpus Christi, TX

16d

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health of Corpus Christi, Texas, is hiring Wheelchair Van Drivers to respond to requests for transportation of ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients and customers. Drivers operate wheelchair transport vans and other vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, including dense traffic and rural off-road settings. The position involves following driving and company procedures, communicating with dispatchers and outside responders, maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness, assessing whether patients are appropriate for wheelchair-van transport, and completing patient-care and billing documentation. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck. Regular attendance and adherence to company policies and procedures are essential. The job may also include general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties. Work can involve physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including hazardous environments, extreme temperatures, loud noise, high stress, fatigue, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, sharp objects, and fall or trip hazards.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Physical ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
Ability to bend from the waist and touch toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground, and kneel with both knees firmly on the ground.
Ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.
Good judgment and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function under extreme fatigue, temperature extremes, and inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
Follow company, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Use communication equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state.
Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with resupply, decontamination, and readiness tasks.
Immediately report in writing discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
Interact with outside agencies, including police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and maintain professionalism in all contacts.
Assess patients for suitability for wheelchair-van transport and redirect them to other transport modes when appropriate.
Complete patient-care reports, billing information, and associated documentation accurately and on time.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Perform housekeeping chores, special projects, and other duties as assigned.