Driver with Advanced First Aid Certification

gomedstar; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

gomedstar in Seattle is looking for passionate Drivers with Advanced First Aid Certification to join their team. You’ll play a crucial role in providing safe and professional medical transportation services while supporting your community.

As a Driver, you must have strong communication skills and a positive attitude, ensuring patient safety and comfort during transport. Open availability is required, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 5 years licensed driving experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Physically capable of lifting, moving, and securing patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical facilities using emergency vehicles.
• Perform a variety of transportation services, including emergency duties as an EMT.
• Maintain accurate trip logs and communicate effectively with healthcare staff.

Skills

Advanced First Aid Certification

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Join our growing transportation team! Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? Medstar Transportation is looking for Drivers with Advanced First Aid Certification to join our growing team! If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy helping people, and want a rewarding career with purpose, we want to hear from you.

At Medstar Transportation, we take pride in providing safe, reliable, and professional medical transportation services to those who need it most. Join a team that values teamwork, safety, compassion, and excellence every day.

Hours Needed

We are looking for candidates who have open availability, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old (licensed for a minimum of 5 years)
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Has a valid Advanced First Aid Certification
• Must NOT have more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
• Must pass a DOT drug screening and mandatory criminal background check
• Must be willing to work weekends and flexible shifts
• Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, and securing patients safely
• Ability to safely operate stretchers, wheelchairs, and medical transport equipment
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Must have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible and willing to support multiple transportation services within the company, including wheelchair transport and Basic Life Support (BLS) operations. Depending on operational needs, responsibilities may include driving wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, serving as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on BLS trips to provide patient care, or driving BLS transport units. Candidates must be comfortable performing a variety of duties and adapting to different service assignments as needed.
• Safely transport patients to and from medical facilities, residences, and hospitals using company emergency vehicles
• Communicate clearly and effectively with dispatch, healthcare staff, patients, and family members
• Utilize a smartphone and company systems for job‑related functions
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness
• Properly secure patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, and other medical transport devices
• Maintain accurate trip logs, reports, and required documentation
• Respond professionally and compassionately during emergency and non‑emergency situations
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and state regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned