Non Emergency Medical Transportation Driver

Role Objective

Elevated Transport Services is seeking professional, compassionate NEMT Drivers to join our growing team. We provide critical "door-through-door" medical transportation for individuals with mobility challenges. We are looking for physically capable, safety-minded individuals who take pride in providing a high standard of care and reliability to our community.

Shift Availability We are currently hiring for three primary blocks. Please specify your preference during the application process:

Early Morning Block: 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Focus: Dialysis & appointment drop-offs)

Standard Day Block: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Focus: Routine medical appointments & therapy)

Evening Block: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Focus: Hospital discharges & late-day treatment returns)

Key Responsibilities Manual Mobility Assistance: Safely operate manual wheelchair lifts and ramps.

This role requires the physical ability to manually deploy, stow, and maneuver boarding equipment.

Safe Patient Transport: Assist ambulatory and wheelchair-bound passengers with boarding/exiting.

Expertly manage 4-point wheelchair tie-down securement systems to ensure passenger stability.

Defensive Driving Excellence: Utilize defensive driving techniques to navigate traffic and weather conditions, prioritizing passenger comfort and accident prevention at all times.

Professionalism & Ethics: Maintain a respectful, harassment-free environment. All interactions must align with our high standards of conduct and Sexual Harassment Prevention policies.

Punctuality: Ensure on-time arrivals, recognizing that many appointments are time-sensitive medical necessities. Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and HIPAA (Patient Privacy) regulations.

Vehicle Care: Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, tie-downs) is present and functional.

Mandatory Training & Qualifications To maintain our elite service standards, all drivers must complete or possess: Manual Lift Operation Training:

Specific hands-on training for the safe deployment and stowing of manual ramps and lifts.

Defensive Driving Certification: Completion of a company-sponsored defensive driving course to sharpen hazard recognition and safety skills.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Mandatory annual training to ensure a safe and professional workspace for employees and passengers alike.

Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with a clean 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid and PASS certification (we provide training for qualified candidates).

Physical Ability: Must be able to push/pull manual wheelchairs, manually operate vehicle ramps/lifts, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits & Compensation Competitive Hourly Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

Modern Fleet: Drive late-model, climate-controlled NEMT vehicles.

Paid Training: We invest in your professional development with paid safety, sensitivity, and equipment certifications.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Manual Lift Operation Training: Specific hands-on training for the safe deployment and stowing of manual ramps and lifts.

Defensive Driving Certification: Completion of a company-sponsored defensive driving course to sharpen hazard recognition and safety skills.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Mandatory annual training to ensure a safe and professional workspace for employees and passengers alike.

Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with a clean 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid and PASS certification (we provide training for qualified candidates).

Work Location: In person