Ambulance Services, CPR Certification, Dialysis, Disease, Driver's License, English Language, First Aid, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Medical Assistance, Medical Office, Physical Demands, Quality of Care, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Training Program
About Symbiosis
Symbiosis is a leading provider of service oriented, cost effective, non-emergent medical transportation. Our commitment to quality of care has resulted in PMT becoming southern California’s company of choice for non-emergent transport service.
We are currently hiring qualified Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. If you have the experience, and a desire to learn and succeed, send us your resume!
The Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers will operate a gurney van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility- impaired individuals to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, private homes, dialysis units, doctor’s offices, rehabilitation centers, etc. in a safe and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Picks up patients at home or other facility. Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers.
- Operates Stryker gurney as needed for safe and comfortable patient transportation.
- On arrival at medical facility, assists patients in exiting the van and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
- Checks the van to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
- Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport. Immediately notifies emergency staff and dispatcher if skilled assistance is required.
- Completes reports at the end of a shift.
- Immediately reports traffic accidents to dispatcher, requesting police or ambulance service as needed. Assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive. Completes company accident reports.
- Checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains van in operable condition, ensures van cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior after each transport.
- Completes a thorough vehicle maintenance inspection prior to vehicle operation.
- Maintains positive behaviors, attitudes and commitments to interpersonal service in regard to customer, visitors, and coworkers.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management, supervisor, or dispatch.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Possession of the patience and tact necessary for contacts with patients, both adult and children, and their caregivers.
- Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must hold a currently valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
- Fluency in English required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish would be helpful.
- Satisfactory completion of a company training program in passenger assistance techniques, sensitivity training, and map reading, or demonstrated competence based on previous employment experience.
- Satisfactory completion of CPR training provided by a local emergency medical training facility or a certificate indicating prior successful completion of such training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients frequently. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with patients.
- Regular exposure to injuries and illness.
- Frequent need to handle emergency or crisis situations.
- Exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
- Occasional exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
Work Location: In person
Payrate: $17
Part time to Full time, 8 Hour Shifts
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