LifeLine Emergency Vehicle Operator

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking full-time ATS wheelchair van operators to support non-emergency and interfacility patient transports. You will drive, load, secure, and transfer patients, prioritizing safety throughout all transport stages.

A valid Indiana driver’s license with a clean record and BLS certification (or attainment on hire) are required; prior driving experience is preferred. We encourage First Responder certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Requires a valid Indiana Operator's license and good driving history.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or attainment upon hire.
• Prior vehicle driving and/or training experience preferred.
• First Responder certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates ATS wheelchair van units for non-emergency and interfacility transports.
• Ensures safe operations including vehicle operations and patient movement.
• Loads, transports, and unloads patients and equipment while the vehicle is stationary and moving.
• Maintains patient safety during transfer, loading, securing, and unloading.

Skills

Patient transport

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time Days, Indianapolis, IN

Drives and operates Alternative Transport Services (ATS)/ wheelchair van units in support of non-emergency and interfacility patient transports. Has primary responsibility regarding safe operations including vehicle operations, vehicle lift operations, patient/ device security, and patient movement. Provides efficient and timely patient care support such as loading, moving, and transporting patients and handling equipment while the vehicle is not in motion. Prioritizes patient safety in all phases of transport including transfer, loading, securing, vehicle transport, unloading, and transfer to the appropriate destination.

Overview

Full-Time Days, Indianapolis, IN

Drives and operates Alternative Transport Services (ATS)/ wheelchair van units in support of non-emergency and interfacility patient transports. Has primary responsibility regarding safe operations including vehicle operations, vehicle lift operations, patient/ device security, and patient movement. Provides efficient and timely patient care support such as loading, moving, and transporting patients and handling equipment while the vehicle is not in motion. Prioritizes patient safety in all phases of transport including transfer, loading, securing, vehicle transport, unloading, and transfer to the appropriate destination.

A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required for this role. Consideration of employment for this role may be contingent upon the results of the Motor Vehicle Record report.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Requires a valid Indiana Operator's license and good driving history.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or attainment upon hire.
• Prior vehicle driving and/or training experience preferred.
• First Responder Certification preferred.

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