Wheelchair and Gurney Van Driver

West Coast Ambulance; Bakersfield (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading medical transportation company is seeking a reliable NEMT Driver to join their team in California. The role involves transporting patients to medical appointments, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the journey. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and ideally have experience in non-emergency medical transportation. They should be compassionate, able to lift up to 150 pounds, and committed to excellent service. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

Competenze

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience as a NEMT Driver preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Transport patients to and from medical appointments.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transport.
• Assist patients in and out of the vehicle.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 150 pounds

Compassionate attitude

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West Coast Ambulance is one of the leading ambulance and medical transportation companies in Los Angeles County with a mission to provide unparalleled medical transportation services to the communities we serve by ensuring safety, efficiency, and rigorous industry standards. We have been excelling in the EMS industry for over 20 years with an unquestionable reputation and sound relationships throughout the local healthcare industry. Recent exponential growth has brought on the need hire ambitious transport drivers as we strive to lead the way with care and compassion.

If you are ready to pursue an exciting career in medical transportation with a fast growing company that values its employees and provides excellent customer service while allowing you to grow as a professional, take advantage of this career opportunity. High-quality employees have been the key to our success. We welcome devoted, hardworking and compassionate individuals to join our company. We are seeking a reliable and compassionate NEMT Driver to join our team in Burbank, CA. The NEMT Driver will be responsible for transporting patients to and from medical appointments, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey.

The driver should have the capacity to lift and transport clients on stretchers or gurneys, with a requirement to carry 150 pounds or more. Drivers will undergo training and certification in First Aid/CPR, defensive driving, securing wheelchairs/gurneys, and providing customer service to passengers.

Responsibilities:

• Transport patients to and from medical appointments
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transport
• Assist patients in and out of the vehicle as needed
• Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate records of patient transport
• Communicate effectively with patients and medical staff
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record and K4
• Experience as a NEMT Driver preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Ability to lift and assist patients as needed