Patient Transport Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin.

The role involves operating patient transport vehicles, including ambulances and vans, transporting specimens, records, X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs between facilities. Typical duties include performing routine vehicle maintenance, preparing trip requests, maintaining dispatch logs, and ensuring safety under all weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrated through training or work performing similar driving duties.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and instructions.
• A full year of work is 35-40 hours per week and part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Operates passenger buses with 16+ seats and wheelchair lifts.
• Delivers specimens, patient records, X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs between facilities.
• Performs operator maintenance and checks fluids, lights, and safety devices.
• Prepares and prioritizes trip requests and updates dispatch logs.
• Operates multiple vehicle types including ambulances and vans under variable conditions.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Attention to detail

Work independently

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanics

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin.

The role involves operating patient transport vehicles, including ambulances and vans, transporting specimens, records, X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs between facilities. Typical duties include performing routine vehicle maintenance, preparing trip requests, maintaining dispatch logs, and ensuring safety under all weather and traffic conditions.