About us

Here at Medlift we provide non-emergency transportation to and from medical facilities, private residences, nursing homes, retirement centers, clinics, dentists, pharmacists, and more. Our personnel is trained in the operation of wheelchairs & ambulatory vehicles.

The Medlift Fleet Driver will operate a Medi-van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility- impaired individuals by accommodating wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers and offering safe custom transportation to medical appointments and treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Picks up patients at home or other facility. Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers.

• Ensure wheelchairs and passengers are properly secured before starting

van. Depending on route, may pick up several patients for a common destination.

• 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.

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 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.

• Satisfactory completion of CPR, first-aid, and seizure 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.

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acknowledgment:

Medlift is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you are a reliable and compassionate individual with a commitment to providing safe and efficient transportation services, we invite you to apply for the position of Ambulatory Transportation Driver. Join our team and make a positive impact on the well-being of those in need.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Trucking driver type:

• Solo driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Work Location: On the road