What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Technician, Champaign position at Advanced Medical Transport?
Join Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time Patient Transport Drivers in Champaign!
Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance and patient transport services in Illinois. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.
As a Patient Transport Driver you will be responsible for ensuring compassionate, safe, and efficient transfer between facilities for behavioral health patients. This role is based in Champaign with variable hours, every other weekend, and occasional holidays required.
Job Duties: This list may not include all the duties assigned.
- Supervise patients during transportation
- Provide proper de-escalation and aggression prevention techniques as required
- Assist facility staff with escorting both the patient and belongings to and from the vehicle
- Assures completion and accuracy of all AMT and patient contact paperwork
- Responsible for all equipment and supplies per AMT vehicle check-off sheet and inventory requirements
- Maintain current, State of Illinois driver's license
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Present and promote a positive company image
Advanced Medical Transport provides competitive benefits:
- 403(b) account with 50% company match
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Payroll Direct Deposit
- Furnished Uniforms
- Paid Continuing Education
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Center Memberships
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Valid Illinois Driver's license required
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 25 pounds (subject to physical exam)
- Successful completion of AMTs Introduction to Mental Health Training
Salary : $18 - $18