Description:
**Currently hiring for drivers located throughout the St. Louis Metro / St. Charles / Jefferson County / Belleville, Illinois areas
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Shifts: Monday- Friday, Tuesday-Saturday
Starting pay: $18.00 per hour
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability options, Life insurance
- Paid time off as well as 3 floating holidays a year
- No commute- keep the company van at home for a weekly fee
About EMT: Since 1996, we've provided compassionate, safe, and timely transport. Our goal is to transport any passenger - no matter what disabilities or challenges they may face. We take great pride in transporting our passengers to their desired destination. Who We Serve: EMT serves organizations in the St. Louis, Missouri metro and surrounding areas, including neighboring areas in Illinois, as well as Cumberland, Maryland. These organizations include school districts, hospitals, doctor's offices, and more. We also transport individuals and families to and from appointments or simply when they need a ride.
Introduction
Join our dedicated team as a Non-Emergency Stretcher Driver, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and reliable transportation services for individuals requiring non-emergency medical care. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients, ensuring their safety and comfort while en route to medical appointments, facilities, and treatment centers. If you have a commitment to care and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Non-Emergency Stretcher Driver Job Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and their residences using a non-emergency stretcher vehicle.
- Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle, ensuring the use of proper lifting techniques and patient handling protocols to prevent injuries.
- Secure patients onto the stretcher and in the vehicle according to safety standards and company policies.
- Monitor patient condition throughout transport and report any changes or emergencies to the appropriate personnel immediately.
- Maintain communication with dispatch to provide updates on patient pick-up and drop-off statuses.
- Complete and submit accurate transport documentation, including patient care records and service logs.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean, sanitized, and well-stocked with necessary supplies.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify any maintenance issues and ensure the vehicle is in proper working order.
- Comply with all traffic laws, healthcare regulations, and company policies during patient transport.
- Always provide compassionate care and respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Attend ongoing training sessions to stay current with best practices in patient care and transport safety.
Requirements:
- Drivers must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Drivers must possess a valid driver's license endorsed with "for hire" (class E or higher in Missouri, class "D" or better in Illinois)
- During employment with EMT, drivers must maintain a clear MVR.
- Drivers must not have a driver's license suspension or revocation for moving traffic violations within the previous three years.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
- Must be able to assist passengers in transferring from seated to seated or lying to seated positions safely.
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