ATS-Level I/Van Operator - Jamestown

WCA Services / ALSTAR EMS is seeking a Van Operator to join their team at their Jamestown location.

This full-time opportunity offers a Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 10:30pm schedule.

A minimum of a Class C with N2 Restriction and Passenger Endorsement is required.

As a Van Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe operation of wheelchair van/vehicles, while also by using care and skill in driving techniques to avoid sudden motion that would be detrimental to passengers. Must have current driver's license and appropriate CDL credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport wheelchair-bound patients as appropriate.
• Complete DOT log book per regulations.
• Check vehicle per DOT standards beginning each shift.
• Reports vehicle problems or defects to supervisor.
• Complete billing forms and issue receipts for payment as necessary.
• Operate assigned vehicle safely during driving, parking, and backing up actions. Turning right on red is prohibited.
• Respond to and complete assigned calls in a timely fashion.
• Ensure safety of vehicle occupants with proper restraints.
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicle, inside and out.
• Proactively works to improve services and results and takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and implements accordingly.
• Demonstrates and delivers quality customer service to internal and external customers, always keeping patient/customer satisfaction a priority.
• Provides patient care and/or generates work results that are thorough, accurate, orderly and value-added consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
• Anticipates internal and/or external customer needs and facilitates meeting those needs.
• Accepts responsibility for own behavior and actions.
• Works independently without reminders regarding timeliness and quality of work.
• Meets commitments, goals and deadlines and drives work/projects forward; follows up as needed.

Must maintain NYS 19A education and testing requirements a appropriate level of CDL.

Ability to render professional driving and customer service.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Must have at minimum a valid CDL class `C' driver's license with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Must undergo and pass random drug and alcohol testing.

New York Mandated Reporter - Due within 90 days of hire or transfer

• CDL Passenger Endorsement
• Commercial Driver License (CDL
• FMSCA Clearinghouse Drug and Alcohol Registration
• DOT Medical Card Clearance
• NY Mandated Reporter Training
• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL
• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran