NEMT Driver | Wheelchair & Stretcher Transport

America West Medical Transport; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. is hiring drivers to transport wheelchair or stretcher patients in specially equipped vehicles. This fast-paced role suits self-starters who collaborate with a team lead.

Drivers will run medical transport operations, ensure safe patient handoffs, use transportation software, and provide exceptional service to patients and families, including on-call shifts and upkeep of vehicles.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver's license required.
• 3 years of professional driving experience required.
• Clean driving record (No more than 1 point).
• Ability to pass drug test and health screening (TB test/x-ray).
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.
• Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds.
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle.
• Transport patients safely from home to service location and back.
• Utilize company transportation software.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Assume on-call responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with leadership.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Safe driving

Tools

Transportation software

Job description

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. is hiring drivers to transport wheelchair or stretcher patients in specially equipped vehicles. This fast-paced role suits self-starters who collaborate with a team lead.

Drivers will run medical transport operations, ensure safe patient handoffs, use transportation software, and provide exceptional service to patients and families, including on-call shifts and upkeep of vehicles.