Wheelchair Van Driver - Located in Birmingham, AL

American Medical Response; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Response is hiring a Wheelchair Van Driver in Birmingham, AL for a full-time role delivering high-quality care and customer service to patients. Responsibilities include transporting patients to facilities, documenting trips, and maintaining vehicle safety.

Requirements include a state license, high school diploma or GED, CPR, and the ability to pass a physical agility test. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• State driver’s license is required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification.
• Clean driving record per policy.
• Able to pass physical agility test.
• Healthcare work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operation and dispatch requests, using necessary tools, maps and addresses to efficiently transport customers to and from facilities in a timely manner.
• Clearly document trip information details and adhere to company policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Maintain a safe and clean vehicle environment for patients; complete the regular mechanical checklist at the start of shifts and report any vehicle issues to the Fleet Manager as needed.
• Use appropriate communication methods, including standard radio transmission codes, to effectively respond and route patients while complying with company information security standards.
• Operate transportation equipment including stretcher, hydraulic lift, wheelchair, and use protective personal equipment and manage disposal of supplies as necessary.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with all allied health and public safety personnel, fellow drivers, and the operations team.

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

CPR card

Driving record

Physical agility test

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Birmingham, AL. Hourly rates starting at $14.00+ DOE.

We’re hiring a Wheelchair Van Driver (Wheelchair Driver) for a full‑time opportunity to respond to emergency and non‑emergency transportation requests and deliver high‑quality care, treatment, and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operation and dispatch requests, using necessary tools, maps and addresses to efficiently transport customers to and from facilities in a timely manner.
• Clearly document trip information details and adhere to company policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Maintain a safe and clean vehicle environment for patients; complete the regular mechanical checklist at the start of shifts and report any vehicle issues to the Fleet Manager as needed.
• Use appropriate communication methods, including standard radio transmission codes, to effectively respond and route patients while complying with company information security standards.
• Operate transportation equipment including stretcher, hydraulic lift, wheelchair, and use protective personal equipment and manage disposal of supplies as necessary.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with all allied health and public safety personnel, fellow drivers, and the operations team.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• State driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• CPR card.
• Driving record in compliance with company policy.
• Pass physical agility test.
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare.

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