Wheelchair Van Driver

Lifecare Medical Services Inc; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare Medical Services Inc. seeks a driven driver to transport patients to medical appointments and treatments using an ambulette. You will assist patients with transfers, perform safety checks, and complete required logs while following dispatch schedules.

Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle, complying with regulations, and providing basic life support as needed. A valid state driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch.
• Record transportation logs and obtain necessary patient documentation.
• Maintain ambulette by performing inspections and reporting repairs as needed.
• Comply with FCC regulations and company policies during use of communications equipment.
• Current and valid state driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch.
• Operate/drive ambulette following driving standards and safety procedures.
• Record transportation logs and obtain patient documentation per policy.
• Conduct ambulette inventory and report maintenance needs.
• Perform general safety checks and ambulette upkeep.
• Provide basic life support—first aid or CPR in emergencies.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Safe driving

Patient transfer handling

CPR/First aid

Logbook records keeping

Job description

Provide transportation services for patients traveling to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, or other medical treatments.

Job Functions:

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients in the ambulette as scheduled by dispatch. This includes but is not limited to assisting patients to and from ambulette; efficient transfer of patient to receiving personnel.
• Operate/drive ambulette in accordance with company’s driving standards, policies and procedures. Ensure safety of bus occupants by observing safe driving practices; seat belt application and general patient security.
• Record transportation logs; obtain patient documentation; complete all forms are required by policy.
• Conduct regular ambulette inventory and equipment testing to ensure proper operation. Report and document all needed repaires to proper maintenance department and management.
• Comply with all FCC regulations and company policy when utilizing electronic communications equipment.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed from purchasing.
• Perform general safety and proper operations check; includes but is not limited to: fluid checks, tire checks, horn check, fuel checks.
• Maintain ambulette; includes but is not limited to: washing & waxing exterior; cleaning interior; re-fueling, adding air to tires, checking oil.
• Provide basic life support—first aid or CPR in emergency situations to patients.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings as scheduled.
• Current and valid state driver's license

An Equal Opportunity / Affir... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.