Transporter - Medical Transport, PT

Guthrie; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical transport provider is seeking a part-time Transporter in Towanda, PA. This entry-level position involves accurately securing patients on stretchers and wheelchairs while operating transport vehicles. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, CPR or First Aid certification, and be at least 21 years old. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during transport, maintaining clear written records, and using communication devices effectively.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver’s license is required.
• Maintain CPR or BCLS, and First Aid certification.
• Must be 21 years of age as per PA PUC requirement.
• Must be 21 years of age as per PA PUC requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and understand oral communication.
• Keep neat/legible written records.
• Follow universal precautions and use proper body mechanics.
• Make timely decisions.
• Operate communication radios in all vans.

Responsibilities

• Accurately secure wheelchairs and stretchers in vans.
• Perform safe operation of vehicles and operate lifts in the vans.
• Identify patients prior to any treatment.
• Notify proper authorities when applicable.
• Perform safe operation of vehicles and properly operate the lifts in the vans.
• Accurately secure wheelchairs and stretchers in vans.
• Secure safety belts on patients.
• Apply proper lifting, securing, and moving techniques for stretchers.
• Perform CPR and basic first aid and recognize an emergency situation.
• Vehicle transport.

Skills

Communication

Timely decision making

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/BCLS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Transporter – Medical Transport – Part Time

Position Summary: Wheelchair Van/Stretcher/Ambulatory Rider accurately secures all wheelchairs and stretchers in vans. Properly operates the lifts on the vans and can operate all vehicles in the transport fleet.

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Experience & Requirements

• Maintain CPR or BCLS, and First Aid certification.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Must be 21 years of age as per PA PUC requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and understand oral communication.
• Keep neat/legible written records.
• Follow universal precautions and use proper body mechanics.
• Make timely decisions.
• Operate communication radios in all vans.

Essential Functions

• Accurately perform all paperwork and documentation.
• Identify patient by asking for name and date of birth prior to any treatment.
• Keep familiar with equipment.
• Notify proper authorities when applicable.
• Perform safe operation of vehicles and properly operate the lifts in the vans.
• Accurately secure wheelchairs and stretchers in vans.
• Secure safety belts on patients.
• Apply proper lifting, securing, and moving techniques for stretchers.
• Perform CPR and basic first aid and recognize an emergency situation.
• Vehicle transport.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time