Driver, Wheelchair Van Services, Marshall Medical Centers, PRN

Overview

The Alternate Transport Service (ATS)
- Driver is responsible for the operation of the non‑medical transportation vehicle and the transportation of wheelchair‑bound patients. The Driver must have a working knowledge of how a wheelchair works, how to move a patient in a wheelchair and how to properly load and secure a wheelchair, with patient, in the vehicle. Additionally, the Driver is responsible for the daily inspection and minor maintenance of the vehicle.

• Inspects the wheelchair vehicle at the beginning and the end of the shift according to established procedures.
• Completes vehicle check‑off during each shift.
• Reports needed repairs, etc., to supervisor and/or other support personnel.
• Is responsible for the safe transport of patients and riders.
• Maintains an accurate log of daily transports.
• Completes paperwork for each transport which may include paper or computer based forms.
• Collects payments when so indicated. Will generate a receipt for payment and submit payment with paperwork at the end of the shift to the supervisor and/or designee.
• Has full knowledge of the vehicle’s equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Upon completion of a call, places the vehicle back into service.
• Communicates radio/phone from vehicle to the Communications Center.
• Assists with departmental orientation for new employees.
• Respects and holds in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of professional work unless required to divulge by company policies/procedures.
• Adheres to standards of personal ethics which reflect credit upon the position.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school completion or GED.
• AHA Basic Life Support Provider or accepted equivalent.