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MedEvac Ambulance, a structured professional Emergency and Non Emergency Medical transportation provider serving Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties in Western Pennsylvania is seeking professional Wheelchair Van Drivers for our Lawrence County operational facility.

***RETIREES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY***

Wheelchair Van Driver

Position Summary:

A Wheelchair Van Driver functions as a non-emergency transport provider for ambulatory and wheelchair dependent clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 23 years of age with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Federal FBI Background Clearance.

Responsibilities:

Professional:

A Wheelchair Van Driver functions as a professional representative of Medevac Ambulance and shall support and uphold the mission, goals and objectives of the Company at all times and shall always maintain a positive customer service approach.

• Maintains a professional and neat appearance while on duty and representing Medevac Ambulance.
• Maintains a cooperative and team oriented working relationship with co-workers.
• Works and communicates effectively.
• Interacts professionally and with courtesy with all facility staff, family, patients, and clients.
• Maintains professional confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Clinical:

A Wheelchair Van Driver is responsible for safely transferring patients to their respective destinations, informing receiving parties of arrival, and transferring all patient records and belongings to the receiving destination.

• Complete the company orientation program.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all client contacts and accurately reflect interactions and transport information.

Physical Fitness Requirements:

A Wheelchair Van Driver must maintain a level of physical fitness to perform the physical requirements involved in patient care and transportation.

• Ability to push or pull a wheelchair with a patient on level surface (no less than 265 lbs total weight)
• Ability to push or pull a wheelchair with a patient on an ADA compliant incline of 1 inch rise per foot (no less than 265 lbs total weight)
• Ability to assist in transferring a patient from seated position to or from a wheelchair.
• Must be able to function for an extended period of time with-out restriction of sitting, standing, walking, or lifting to perform duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements:

A Wheelchair Van Driver must be able to safely operate a wheelchair van or other company vehicles, even over long distances and adverse weather and road conditions.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive Company Vehicles.
• Notify management of any driving violations in order to maintain current insurability.
• Obey ALL laws and regulations regarding safe operation of a vehicle.

Staffing:

As an employee of Medevac Ambulance, a Wheelchair Van Driver shall support continuity of service through flexibility in scheduling.

• Prepared and prompt in reporting for shifts.
• Flexibility to continue past scheduled hours to provide services where needed or required.
• Shall report to work where needed to perform job duties as dictated at the needs of the company.
• Must be available to work at least every other weekend in a schedule rotation with other drivers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 23 years of age?
• Are you available to work daylight/evening hours including weekends?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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