Medicar Driver - Chicago

The opportunity :
Being a Medicar driver for LifeLine means more than transporting patients confined to wheelchairs. Its about giving another person the opportunity to increase their mobility. Being a Medicar driver about having our patients and clients feeling cared for. Above all its about giving others the care and attention that all people deserve. Our Medicar personnel are responsible for our highest source of call volume. They load, transport and unload wheelchair patients in a safe manner while adhering to patient care protocols and documenting appropriately.
Medicar responsibilities:

• Transport patients to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely fashion
• Utilize GPS equipment to locate hospitals, medical facilities, and patient home
• Complete run sheet for each patient, fully recording each trip
• Ensure wheelchair van is in good working order and kept clean
• Report mechanical problems to Dispatch and Shift Supervisor
• Follow all company policies
• Adherence to and compliance with HIPAA
• Interact with patients, escorts, family members and facility staff in a respectful manner, always focusing on the best outcome for the patient

Medicar Driver requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Consent to a criminal background check.
• Must be available for a 3 day orientation
• Ability to lift up to 75 LBS
• Ability to push/pull a wheelchair that may be carrying at least 250 LBS.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay, PTO, overtime opportunities
• A variety of elective benefits including Medical, dental, and Vision insurance, and 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site continuing education
• Family culture based on open communication

LifeLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.