Transportation Specialist, VMT - Full Time

Location: Keyser, WV

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

VMT-WHEELCHAIR OPERATIONS - 507208

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

$17.26 - $20.71

Job Description

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused non-medical transportation and para-transit services to and from medical facilities, under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch center and the team leader.

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required.

DOT Medical Examiner's certificate required.

EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or equivalent required within (6) months of hire.

Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies & regulations.

Advanced or Basic First Aid training preferred or company will provide.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.

Experience in the use of handicap aids and wheelchair lift equipment as well as the care and handling of the aged and/or the handicapped client is preferred.

Must maintain a driving record that is acceptable with the company’s insurance carrier.

Serves as the primary vehicle operator.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.