Full-time Illinois Patient Transport Technician Peoria

Advanced Medical Transport; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay: 6 holidays annually

Payroll Direct Deposit

Uniforms provided

Paid Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Sign-on Bonuses for Clinical positions

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Flexible spending or HSA

Job summary

Advanced Medical Transport is seeking a Full-time Patient Transport Technician in Peoria, IL. The role supports the IPT team and requires compassionate, safe transport of adult behavioral health patients between facilities.

The position covers variable shifts and weekends, with duties including patient supervision, de-escalation, and documentation. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and be able to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain safe driving practices by following all road rules.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Two years of full-time experience preferred in transportation, mental health services, security, or direct patient care.
• Introduction to mental health training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all patients assigned to transportation.
• Use de-escalation techniques when necessary to prevent aggression.
• Escort patient and belongings to and from vehicle at both ends.
• Ensure accuracy of company and patient paperwork.
• Maintain all equipment and supplies per vehicle check-off sheets.
• Hold a current Illinois driver's license per state requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Promote a positive company image.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Patient supervision

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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: This list may not include all the duties assigned.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 matchPaid Time OffHoliday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayPayroll Direct DepositFurnished UniformsPaid Continuing EducationTuition ReimbursementSign-on Bonuses for Clinical positionsEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accountsDisabilityLife InsuranceFitness Center MembershipsQualifications and Performance Requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) requiredValid Illinois Driver’s license requiredRequired to pass a drug screenMinimum 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 hireKnowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures required to administer patient supervision and transportationDemeanor and knowledge to supervise and document patient behaviorMaintain safe driving practices by consistently following all rules of the roadAbility to pass post-offer physical