What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transport Vehicle Operator Full time Day position at Virtua?
Job Summary:
Responsible for operating medical transport vehicles including mobile assistance vehicles and ambulances, providing outstanding customer service, and facilitating safe and punctual patient movement and transportation. Assists emergency medical technicians in the facilitation of both 911 and inter-facility requests for service
Position Responsibilities:
Operates medical transport vehicles in a safe, defensive and courteous manner. Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law-adheres to driving policies at all times, ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable and reports problems in a timely manner.
Completes all required documentation and assures all transports are on time.
Consistently practices safe patient movement, loading, unloading, and securing wheelchairs in MAV.
Communicates with patient, caregivers and family members in a compassionate manner.
Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift. Ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service. Completes supply inventory as requested by department management.
Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.
Provide assistance to emergency medical technicians during transport.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
Previous experience operating medical transport vehicles preferred.
Required Education:
High School diploma or GED
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level, Mobility Assistance Vehicle-Operator, and EVOC- PREFERRED
Valid driver’s license required. Must be at least 18 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
Must complete yearly PPD, Fit Test, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA and Safety Day training by the date set forth by the department.
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