NEMT Stretcher Van Driver - H&M Transport

Position: NEMT Driver- Stretcher Van

Job Summary: As a Stretcher Van Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients to and from their homes, appointments, dialysis, and discharges from hospitals. This role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Drivers will operate company-provided vehicles and adhere to a flexible schedule that includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Projected annual pay for top drivers ranges from $50k-$70K.
  • Hourly wages starting from $17-$20/hr
  • 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.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate the ability to move patient weighing 250lbs from bed to stretcher, with assistance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lift patient weighing 250lbs on stretcher, up three steps and down three steps, with assistance.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, MVR screening, & background check
• Report to work on time and in proper provided uniform.
• Maintain a strong attendance and timeliness record.
• Safely operate a stretcher passenger transportation vehicle.
• Must be patient during necessary contact with clients, and their caregivers.
• Must be reliable, capable of working independently, 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.

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