Driver - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Driver - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Healthlift Medical Transportation Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Adhering to traffic regulations English Driver's License Cleaning Manual handling Full Job Description Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to provide non-emergency medical related transportation to people that are too sick, injured, or convalescent to provide driving transportation for themselves. Essential Functions Safely drive a passenger vehicle, wheelchair accessible van, or stretcher van, used for transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Place clients into wheelchairs or stretchers and secure them for transportation, alone or sometimes with assistance from others. Place clients that are already on stretchers or in wheelchairs into van. Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls. Clean interior and exterior of vehicles or vehicle components as needed. Help maintain vehicle and maintenance record. Communicate with client regarding any transportation concerns and/or comfort level. Use personal cell to communicate with manager/dispatch and potential scheduling conflicts. Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to immediate supervisor or law enforcement officials. Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. Wear and/or use safety equipment (e.g. gloves, mechanical lifts, etc.) when moving or lifting clients. Refuel the vehicle. Non-Essential Functions Complete timecard. Reposition unloaded vehicles. Maintain uniform and appearance. Assist in the operational training of other drivers. Certification and License Requirements Must have and maintain a clean driving record along with a valid State driver's license at all times. Must be 25 years of age or older for insurance purposes. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to bend at the waist, stoop, squat, kneel or crouch for several minutes at a time while securing clients or inspecting a vehicle. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. Must be able to lift up to 150 pounds. Must be able to support and/or push/pull up to 250 pounds. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Frequent pushing and pulling of wheelchairs and or stretchers transporting clients. Must be able to drive/operate a motor vehicle safely while following all traffic laws. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with clients, personnel, and support agencies.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person