Full-time Illinois Patient Transport Technician Peoria

Advanced Medical Transport; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with company 50

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Uniforms furnished

Paid Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Sign-on bonuses for clinical positions

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, vision coverage, HSA/f

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Fitness center memberships

Job summary

Advanced Medical Transport in Peoria, IL is hiring a Full-time Patient Transport Technician to safely transfer patients between facilities as part of the IPT team. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe, and efficient transport for adult behavioral health patients and requires a valid Illinois driver’s license and a high school diploma.

The position involves variable shifts, potential overtime, and responsibilities including supervision, de-escalation, paperwork, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Illinois driver's license required.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in related fields preferred.
• Complete mental health training within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
• Demeanor and knowledge to supervise and document patient behavior.
• Maintain safe driving practices and pass a post-offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all patients assigned to transportation.
• Use de-escalation techniques and aggression prevention when needed.
• Escort patient and belongings to and from vehicle at both ends.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of company and patient paperwork.
• Maintain all vehicle equipment and inventory per check-off sheets.
• Keep valid Illinois driver’s license current per state requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Support a positive company image and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Aggression prevention

Education

High School/GED Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Peoria Market - Peoria, IL 61614, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED Equivalent, Salary Range: $18.68 - $19.44 Hourly

Join Team AMT! Now hiring for Full-time Patient Transport Technician in Peoria!

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 Peoria 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.

Job Duties

1. Supervision of all patients as assigned to his/her for transportation.
2. Provide de-escalation techniques and aggression preventative strategies when necessary.
3. Assist the healthcare facility staff in escorting the patient and their belongings to and from the vehicle at both originating and receiving facilities.
4. Assure the accuracy and completeness of all company and patient contact paperwork.
5. Be responsible for all equipment and supplies as specified on company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements.
6. Maintains current, State of Illinois driver’s license according to provisions set forth by the Illinois Secretary of State and Department of Motor Vehicles.
7. Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
8. Help promote a positive company image.
9. 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: 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