Wheelchair Transporter

Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency Care

Department: Wheelchair Transport

Position is located: Douglas Brown Building

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary :

Wheelchair Transportation Technicians assist individuals, often bound to a wheelchair, with transportation to and from medical appointments or other locations. This involves the safe loading and unloading of client and wheelchair via a wheelchair life equipped van, securing client and wheelchair with provided safety equipment and operating the vehicle safely and efficiently. The position necessitates the technician demonstrate a high level of customer service to both client, facility staff and family members.

Responsibilities :

Maintains a valid Maine driver’s license, acceptable driving record and insurability by auto insurance carrier.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Must have the ability to efficiently interview patients, family, and bystanders.
Must have the ability to interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions.
Reads manuals, road maps, discern street signs and address numbers.
Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, health professionals, and others.
Communicates effectively with others via radio and telephone equipment.
Must not suffer from habitual intemperance in the use of narcotics, hypnotics, alcohol, or other substances that might result in the employee performance that endangers others.
Complies with the established organizational Quality Assurance process; complies with other essential documents.
Delivers patient care, maintains facilities / equipment and inventory control, in a motivated manner.
Participation in company activities; Staff Meetings, committees, and public relations details.
Ability to perform efficiently throughout the entire work shift without interruption.
Demonstrates ability to safety operate company vehicle(s).
Offers flexibility in scheduling matters; willing to work late, arrive early, augments staffing when requested (call-ins), and regularly completes pager shift duty.
Demonstrates professional conduct; demonstrated through appearance, behavior, sense of responsibility, pride in the company, and willingness to mentor others; willingness to progress professionally into specialty team assignments .
Adheres to standard precautions and other personal protective equipment (PPE), due to the presence of body fluids and chemicals

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials