Wheelchair Driver - Located in Billings, MT

American Medical Response; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CPR First aid training

Paid training and continuing education

EMT & Paramedic EducationalScholarship

Job summary

American Medical Response in Billings, MT is hiring a Wheelchair Driver for a full-time, immediate opening. You will transport customers in wheelchairs to medical facilities and homes, using dispatch instructions and maps to reach destinations safely and on time.

No experience? AMR provides free training and continuing education, with potential to advance toward EMT. You will work independently yet be part of a caring medical team serving the community in all weather.

Qualifications

• High-stress work experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Some healthcare exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers in wheelchairs to and from medical facilities promptly.
• Communicate with dispatch via mobile phone to navigate to facilities.
• Complete Trip Sheet for each call and maintain the wheelchair van/equipment.
• Assist with office tasks, stocking ambulances, and inventory when not on calls.
• Follow HIPAA and company policies; participate in driver training.

Skills

High-stress work

Multi-tasking

Healthcare exp.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wheelchair Driver

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Wheelchair Driver FULL-TIME Opportunity in Billings

$18.97 per hour

Located in Billings, MT

Your Future Begins Here! If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a professional team with a purpose to compassionately deliver high-quality service at a moment’s notice, then Emergency Medical Services Wheelchair Driver is for you! We are seeking responsible, caring team members to transport our customers safely within Billings. If you enjoy an independent position, where each day is different, this job is for you! AMR not only provides free training and continuing education but will also help you promote to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Transport/Drive customers in wheelchairs to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely manner.
• Utilize mobile phone to communicate with dispatch and navigate to hospitals, medical facilities, and customer’s homes.
• Complete Trip Sheet for each call to service
• Ensure wheelchair van is maintained and is in good working order
• Responsible for completing mechanical checklist for vehicle at the start of each shift
• Report mechanical problems to Fleet
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations, all company policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Know and follow information systems security policies and procedures
• Successful completion of company driver’s training
• Successful completion of CPR First Aid training
• Read maps, and accurately discern street signs and address numbers
• Operate wheelchair, hydraulic lift, wheelchair lift, mobile phone, and radio.
• Manage disposable supplies, take care of durable equipment, and use time clock.
• When not transporting people, you will be helping around the office with various tasks, cleaning and stocking ambulances, and helping with supply inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in high stress situations
• Able to multi-task
• Some healthcare experience preferred

INCENTIVES

• Paid CPR First aid training
• Paid training and continuing education
• EMT & Paramedic Educational Scholarships- we pay for you to get licensed!
• Promotional opportunities

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Credentials/Licenses

• AHA BLS Certification preferred; can be obtained within the first week after hire.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Physical Demands

• Good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to use good problems-solving and critical thinking skills

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.