What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheelchair Driver position at Metro One Ambulance Inc.?
Job Overview:
Metro One Ambulance is an EMS service of people helping people. We are looking for qualified drivers ready to serve the communities of Sumter with excellent patient care and customer service.
Our clients rely on us to get them to appointments that are crucial to their well being. This starts with our employees. If our passion for helping our community sounds interesting to you, we’d love for you to join our team!
10 Hour Day shifts are available
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
The Driver will provide transportation of non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients to and from hospitals, dialysis centers and other appointments in a non-emergent environment. Both Ambulatory and Wheelchair positions are available.
Duties Include:
- Provide Excellent Customer Service: Compassionate and caring drivers needed to create an understanding environment for our clients
- Door to Door Service: Greet clients and support their transition from their residence to their appointments and back
- Drive with Confidence: Driving in rain or shine requires a calm head and the ability to remain calm in potentially dangerous situations while maintaining the safety of everyone on the road
- Punctuality: You will play a key role in getting our clients to essential medical appointments and must be able to arrive on time to scheduled pickups and drop-offs
- Communication with Dispatch: Effectively communicate drop-offs, delays, incidents, and take new orders from our Dispatch team
- Embrace Variety: No two days are ever the same! Enjoy getting to know new people and seeing new places!
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License with no at fault accidents in the last 3 years (Required)
- CPR & First Aid (Will be trained on site by Metro One Certified Trainer)
- 1 Year Driver Experience (Preferred)
- Zero at fault incidents in the last 3 years.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Customer Service Experience: Must have customer facing experience with a good track record of assisting customers
- Driving Experience: 1 year of van driving preferred, clean driving record with no more than 4 points in the last 3 years, valid South Carolina driver's license
- Great Attitude: Empathy, compassion, customer service, willingness to adapt to change
- Confidentiality: Must adhere to all federal, state and agency rules regarding HIPAA
Ability to commute or relocate:
- Sumter, SC
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- Every other Saturday
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
License/Certifications:
- Driver License
- First Aid & CPR
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18
