Patient Transport Driver

Patient Transport Driver

Springfield Market - Springfield, IL 62703

Salary Range $18.68 - $20.63 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GED Equivalent

Join Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time, Patient Transport Technician in Springfield!

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance and patient transport services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.

As a patient transport technician, you will be responsible for ensuring compassionate, safe and efficient transfer between facilities for adult behavioral health patients. You will be part of the Illinois Patient Transfer, or IPT, team supporting hospitals, patients and families across the state.

This role is based in Springfield and will work variable shifts/hours during the week and alternating weekends. Please be aware that transports are assigned throughout the scheduled shift hours. It is common for technicians in this role to work well-past their scheduled shift end times.

• Supervise patients during transportation
• Provide proper de-escalation techniques and aggression prevention strategies when necessary
• Assist the healthcare facility staff in escorting the patient and their belongings to and from the vehicle at both originating and receiving facilities
• Assure the accuracy and completeness of all company and patient contact paperwork
• Be responsible for all equipment and supplies as specified on company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements
• Maintain current, State of Illinois driver's license according to provisions set forth by the Illinois Secretary of State and Department of Motor Vehicles
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Help promote a positive company image
• Accepts other duties as assigned

Advanced Medical Transport provides competitive benefits:

• 403(b) account with 50% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year:
  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Furnished Uniforms
• Paid Continuing Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonuses for Clinical positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center Memberships

Qualifications and Performance Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Valid Illinois Driver's license required
• Required to pass a drug screen
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience, preferably in transportation, mental health services, security, or direct patient care (preferred)
• Complete an introduction to mental health training within six months of hire
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures required to administer patient supervision and transportation
• Demeanor and knowledge to supervise and document patient behavior
• Maintain safe driving practices by consistently following all rules of the road
• Ability to pass post-offer physical