What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Part Time position at Excelsior Ambulance Service, Inc.?
Job Title
Driver - Wheelchair / Stretcher Van Non-Emergency Transport (NET)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Department
Operations
Status
Non-Exempt / Hourly
Reports to
Area Manager
SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Area Manager and Operations Supervisor, wheelchair van / stretcher drivers will respond to prescheduled and same day requests for transportation and deliver high-quality care, treatment, and customer service to patients.
Responsibilities :
- Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicle.
- Report any defects, mechanical problems, or missing items to supervisor.
- Drivers will respond to all assigned transport requests in a safe and efficient manner to facilitate patient transport to and from home and / or facilities.
- Must be able to communicate safety instructions and directions effectively to clients.
- Assist in the safe transfer of passengers in wheelchair / power chair.
- With a partner, lift patients onto stretchers and move stretchers into vans for transport.
- Arrive at all appointments and destinations on time.
- Responsible and accountable for completion of patient care reports while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
- Accurately record the transport and report all necessary information to dispatch.
- Responsible and accountable for accurately documenting response times and obtaining transfer of care signatures.
- Take pride in maintaining a safe and clean vehicle environment for patients.
- Complete daily vehicle checklist at the start of shifts and report any vehicle issues to appropriate chain of command as needed.
- Demonstrate efficient operations and knowledge of all equipment including but not limited to stretchers, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment, and TraumaSoft.
- Maintains a current working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, General Orders, and memorandums.
- Acts with integrity, honesty, and skill to promote the departmental mission and values of Excelsior.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications :
