Position: NEMT Driver- Wheelchair/Stretcher Van
Job Summary: As a Wheelchair Van Driver or Stretcher Van Driver you will be responsible for safely transporting patients to and from their homes, appointments, dialysis, and discharges from hospitals, etc. This role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, a great position for a people person. Drivers will operate company-provided vehicles and adhere to a flexible schedule that includes rotating weekends and holidays. You must have held your driver's license for at least two years.
Compensation/Benefits:
Projected annual pay for top drivers ranges from $50k-$70K.
Hourly wages starting from $17-$19/hour for Wheelchair Van Driver & $17-$20/hour for Stretcher Van Drivers
Consistent overtime opportunities
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Potential for tips from our large Private Pay customer base
Benefits
Health Insurance (50% company pay)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Company provided vehicle, fuel card and maintenance.
Duties/Responsibilities:
With the assistance of a partner, transport passengers via stretcher or wheelchair to medical appointments and/or discharging from hospital.
Pick up clients at home or other living facility. Provide the assistance required to safely board clients and caregivers.
As a Stretcher Van Driver you will with the assistance of a partner, transfer passengers from hospital bed to stretcher following company procedures.
Ensure passengers are properly secured with a 5-point harness and secure stretcher into the vehicle.
On arrival at the medical facility, bring the patient to the designated appointment and transfer from stretcher to facility bed and ensure facility staff members have received custody of passenger.
When assigned wheelchair transports, ensure passengers are properly secured in vehicle by following company provided securement procedures and proper hand off at facility is completed.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle’s interior/exterior through company’s car wash membership.
Follow company safety and operational policies and procedures.
Ability to operate mobile devices, company email, various software and operate company GPS units.
Perform pre/post-vehicle inspection and maintenance checks via company software.
Follow safety protocol during loading and unloading procedures.
Communicate transport details with dispatch in a dynamic environment.
Possess a friendly and courteous attitude when transporting clients.
Other functions may be assigned as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
Must demonstrate the ability to lift patient weighing 250lbs on stretcher, with assistance of partner.
Must demonstrate the ability to move patient weighing 250lbs from bed to stretcher, with assistance of partner.
Must demonstrate the ability to lift patient weighing 250lbs on stretcher, up three steps and down three steps, with assistance.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and position clients throughout the workday.
Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
Ability to drive for over an hour while maintaining company standards.
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, MVR screening, & background check
Report to work on time and in proper provided company uniform.
Maintain a strong attendance and timeliness record.
Safely operate a stretcher passenger transportation vehicle.
Must be patient and courteous during necessary contact with clients, and their caregivers.
Must be reliable, capable of working independently as required, and remain calm in the event of an emergency.
Must be able to drive for extended periods of time and long-distance trips while maintaining company standards.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be capable of driving in inclement weather.
Must be flexible for on-call rotations after hours, holidays, and weekends.
About H&M Transport:
H&M Transport is one of the largest NEMT providers in the region, with a fleet of 110 Wheelchair/Stretcher accessible vehicles servicing Virginia and the Washington DC Metro. Throughout the history of the company, H&M Transport’s mission is to provide compassionate, caring, and reliable transportation services to our clients. While at the same time, focusing on making H&M Transport a great place to work with competitive wages, frequent overtime opportunities, full benefits package, and a fleet of vehicles (80% of fleet is 2020 or newer) with industry leading safety and routing technology.