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Job Summary:

Responsible for operating medical transport vehicles including mobile assistance vehicles and ambulances, providing outstanding customer service, and facilitating safe and punctual patient movement and transportation. Assists emergency medical technicians in the facilitation of both 911 and inter-facility requests for service

Position Responsibilities:

Operates medical transport vehicles in a safe, defensive and courteous manner. Demonstrates knowledge of motor vehicle law-adheres to driving policies at all times, ensures the vehicle is fueled and operable and reports problems in a timely manner.

 Completes all required documentation and assures all transports are on time.

Consistently practices safe patient movement, loading, unloading, and securing wheelchairs in MAV.

Communicates with patient, caregivers and family members in a compassionate manner.

Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift. Ensures that the vehicle and ready room are sufficiently stocked and ready for service. Completes supply inventory as requested by department management.

Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.

Provide assistance to emergency medical technicians during transport.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Previous experience operating medical transport vehicles preferred.

Required Education:

High School diploma or GED

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level, Mobility Assistance Vehicle-Operator, and EVOC- PREFERRED

Must have valid Driver’s license recognized by the State of New Jersey and driving record must meet insurance company standards/requirements.

Must complete yearly PPD, Fit Test, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA and Safety Day training by the date set forth by the department. 

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Hourly Rate: $17.65 - $22.87 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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