Transportation Specialist, VMT - Per Diem

Valley Health; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health Savings Account / FSA

Job summary

Valley Health's Valley Medical Transport team seeks a Transportation Specialist to provide safe, reliable non‑medical transportation for clients to and from medical facilities. You will operate wheelchair and stretcher van transport, follow safety policies, and coordinate with the Dispatch Center to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include loading and securing clients and mobility devices, assisting with non‑emergency ambulance tasks, and maintaining vehicle readiness and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating adaptive equipment and wheelchair lift systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable driving record.
• DOT physical exam required to obtain Medical Examiner’s Certification.
• Drug screening is required as defined by VH policy.
• Emergency and safety trainings due by specified dates are required for new and existing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide wheelchair and stretcher van transportation and non‑emergency ambulance assistance.
• Load, secure, and transfer all clients and mobility devices.
• Follow regulatory guidelines and safety policies 100% of the time.
• Meet scheduled pickup times and communicate delays to Dispatch Center.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness per organizational standards.
• Collaborate with management, physicians, nurses, and staff regarding transportation operations.

Skills

Adaptive equipment operation

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.DepartmentVMT-KEYSER - 507203Worker Sub TypePer DiemWork ShiftPay Range$17.26 - $20.71Job DescriptionThe Transportation Specialist provides safe, reliable, and customer‑focused non‑medical transportation and paratransit services for clients traveling to and from medical facilities. Operating under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s Dispatch Center and Team Leader, this role ensures high‑quality service delivery by transporting ambulatory, stretcher and wheelchair‑bound clients, maintaining strict safety standards, and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide specialized wheelchair and stretcher van transportation, non‑emergency ambulance assistance, and general client support.Ensure proper loading, securing, and transfer of all clients.Follow all regulatory guidelines and safety policies 100% of the time.Ensure all clients, passengers, and mobility devices are properly secured at all times.Perform non‑emergency ambulance operations and assist ambulance attendants as needed.Obtain accurate directions to client locations and medical facilities.Meet scheduled pickup and appointment times as established.Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness in accordance with organizational standards.Communicate frequently and effectively with the Dispatch Center using approved communication tools, ensuring compliance with transport procedures.Immediately report any issues that may delay pickups or appointment times.Collaborate appropriately with Division management, physicians, nurses, and staff regarding transportation operations.Complete daily and monthly vehicle checklists.Report findings and recommend repairs or replacement of safety equipment and supplies to leadership team members.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.ExperienceExperience in the use of adaptive equipment and wheelchair lift systems, as well as providing care and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities, is preferred.Certification & LicensureRequired to satisfy and maintain the requirements for a valid driver’s license.A DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certification, as well as submit a periodic drug screening, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies, is required.Trauma Informed Care Training is required by 8/7/2027 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 12 months of hire for employees hired after 6/7/2026.Suicide and Crisis Intervention Training is required by 8/7/2027 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 12 months of hire for employees hired after 6/7/2026.Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) is required by 8/6/2026 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 60 days of hire for all employees hired after 6/7/2026. EVOC will be provided during orientation.BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required within 60 days of hire.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required by 8/6/2026 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 60 days of hire for all employees hired after 6/7/2026.First Aid is required by 8/6/2026 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 60 days of hire for all employees hired after 6/7/2026.Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator Certification (EMVO) is required by 6/7/2027 for all employees hired on or before 6/7/2026, and within 12 months of hire for employees hired after 6/7/2026.QualificationsMust be 18 years of age.Must maintain a driving record that is acceptable with the company’s insurance carrier.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .