NEMT Stretcher Driver — High-Pay, Two-Person Transfers

Dream Care Rides; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highest driver pay

Company-provided ambulette

24/7 dispatch support

Training and career growth

Job summary

Dream Care Rides in Palatine, IL is hiring Stretcher/Gurney NEMT Drivers to safely transport non-ambulatory patients, working with a trained attendant in two-person transfers. This is the highest-paying driver position reflecting the required skills and responsibility.

You will operate a company-provided ambulette, perform pre-trip inspections, coordinate handoffs with hospital staff, and maintain patient dignity throughout transport.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois driver's license (Class D or higher) with a clean driving record.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and physical fitness evaluation.
• Minimum age of 21 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Previous stretcher/gurney transport, ambulance, or patient handling experience strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; EMT-B or BLS certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 150+ lbs with a partner using proper technique.
• Knowledge of medical equipment handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload stretcher-bound patients using proper body mechanics and two-person lift protocols.
• Operate power stretcher equipment and Broda Traversa chair for varied patient transfer scenarios.
• Coordinate with hospital discharge coordinators and nursing staff for patient handoffs.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections including stretcher mechanisms, oxygen equipment, and climate control systems.
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort — manage IV lines, oxygen tubing, and patient positioning during transport.
• Complete detailed trip documentation via the Dream Care Rides driver app including patient condition notes.
• Follow IDPH, DOT, and company protocols for patient handling, sanitation, and infection control.
• Provide bed-to-bed service for patients transferring between facilities.

Skills

Stretcher/Gurney transport

Two-person transfer coordination

Medical equipment handling

CPR/First Aid

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

EMT-B certification

Tools

Ambulette vehicle operation

Broda Traversa chair operation

Job description

Dream Care Rides in Palatine, IL is hiring Stretcher/Gurney NEMT Drivers to safely transport non-ambulatory patients, working with a trained attendant in two-person transfers. This is the highest-paying driver position reflecting the required skills and responsibility.

You will operate a company-provided ambulette, perform pre-trip inspections, coordinate handoffs with hospital staff, and maintain patient dignity throughout transport.