Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver

About Symbiosis

Symbiosis is a leading provider of service oriented, cost effective, non-emergent medical transportation. Our commitment to quality of care has resulted in PMT becoming southern California’s company of choice for non-emergent transport service.

We are currently hiring qualified Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. If you have the experience, and a desire to learn and succeed, send us your resume!

The Non-emergency Medical Transport Drivers will operate a gurney van equipped to provide nonemergency transport of mobility- impaired individuals to and from hospitals, convalescent facilities, private homes, dialysis units, doctor’s offices, rehabilitation centers, etc. in a safe and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Picks up patients at home or other facility. Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers
• Operates Stryker gurney as needed for safe and comfortable patient transportation
• 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
• Checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains van in operable condition, ensures van cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior after each transport
• Completes a thorough vehicle maintenance inspection prior to vehicle operation
• Maintains positive behaviors, attitudes and commitments to interpersonal service in regard to customer, visitors, and coworkers
• Performs related duties as assigned by management, supervisor, or dispatch
  
  

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
• 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, sensitivity training, and map reading, or demonstrated competence based on previous employment experience
• Satisfactory completion of CPR 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. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance
• 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
  
  

Work Location: In person

Payrate: $17

Part time to Full time, 8 Hour Shifts

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