Driver - Full Time at Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc – Charleston, South Carolina

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Area Manager and Operations Supervisor, wheelchair van/stretcher drivers will respond to prescheduled and same day requests for transportation and deliver high-quality care, treatment, and customer service to patients.

Benefits:

At Excelsior Ambulance Service, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical Insurance:

• $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Family and dependent coverage options available.
• Routine preventive care covered at 100%.
• Virtual doctor visits (Teladoc) for a $30 copay.
• Urgent care and emergency room coverage.
• MinuteClinic Access (CVS & Target)
• Prescription Drug Plan
• HeathJoy Healthcare Concierge Services

Additional Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Work-Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• 11 paid holidays (whether you work them or not)
• 80 hours of paid time-off

Continuing Education Benefit:

• Our Education Director schedules and provides 100% of the continuing education units (CEUs) required for medical personnel to renew their certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Report any defects, mechanical problems, or missing items to supervisor.
• Drivers will respond to all assigned transport requests in a safe and efficient manner to facilitate patient transport to and from home and/or facilities.
• Must be able to communicate safety instructions and directions effectively to clients.
• Assist in the safe transfer of passengers in wheelchair/power chair.

* With a partner, lift patients onto stretchers and move stretchers into vans for transport.

• Arrive at all appointments and destinations on time.
• Responsible and accountable for completion of patient care reports while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Accurately record the transport and report all necessary information to dispatch.
• Responsible and accountable for accurately documenting response times and obtaining transfer of care signatures.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and clean vehicle environment for patients.
• Complete daily vehicle checklist at the start of shifts and report any vehicle issues to appropriate chain of command as needed.
• Demonstrate efficient operations and knowledge of all equipment including but not limited to stretchers, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment, and TraumaSoft.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, General Orders, and memorandums.
• Acts with integrity, honesty, and skill to promote the departmental mission and values of Excelsior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Driving record in compliance with company policy
• Must be at least 23 years old
• State Driver’s License
• CPR/BLS certifications (preferred)
• Ability to lift at least 200 pounds and to push and/or pull up to 275 pounds (sometimes heavier for bariatric patients) rationale: 299-pound patient +100-pound stretcher/2 = ~200 pounds. Standard maximum for 2-person lift.
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare
• Ability to understand basic computer applications
• Must be able to manually open and close all doors and operate electronic/hydraulic lifts on the vehicle.
• Must be able to use a GPS System and other modern computer systems and applications
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.