Job Description
Overview
TowerDIRECT is a multifaceted EMS solution to support our patients, co-workers, and communities.
Establishing TowerDIRECT provides Tower Health with a platform to improve the operations and sustainability of emergency, non-emergency, critical care, and pediatric patient transport services.
Responsibilities
The Wheelchair Van Driver, under the supervision of the EMS Operations Manager, and EMS Supervisor, will be responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation assistance for individuals with mobility limitations, including those persons confined to a wheelchair, while complying with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws, pertaining to but not limited to motor vehicle operations, and patient rights. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire for helping others, as well as a clean driving record and clean background. He/she will demonstrate cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other healthcare providers, and be able to meet the demands of the job.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS (MAY VARY BASED ON DEPARTMENT NEEDS).
PA Drivers License
TowerDIRECT is a multifaceted EMS solution to support our patients, co-workers, and communities.
- Emergency 911 responses to municipalities
- Interfacility Transport Services
- Critical Care Transport Services
- EMS Outreach
- Community Paramedicine
Establishing TowerDIRECT provides Tower Health with a platform to improve the operations and sustainability of emergency, non-emergency, critical care, and pediatric patient transport services.
Responsibilities
The Wheelchair Van Driver, under the supervision of the EMS Operations Manager, and EMS Supervisor, will be responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation assistance for individuals with mobility limitations, including those persons confined to a wheelchair, while complying with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws, pertaining to but not limited to motor vehicle operations, and patient rights. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire for helping others, as well as a clean driving record and clean background. He/she will demonstrate cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other healthcare providers, and be able to meet the demands of the job.
#TD
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS (MAY VARY BASED ON DEPARTMENT NEEDS).
PA Drivers License
About Tower Health
Providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve in eastern Pennsylvania, Tower Health includes seven hospitals that ensure advanced medicine, a wide array of essential services, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. We invite you to explore our facilities and choose the path that’s right for you.