LifeLine Ambulance Illinois -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 fashionUtilize GPS equipment to locate hospitals, medical facilities, and patient homeComplete run sheet for each patient, fully recording each tripEnsure wheelchair van is in good working order and kept cleanReport mechanical problems to Dispatch and Shift SupervisorFollow all company policiesAdherence to and compliance with HIPAAInteract with patients, escorts, family members and facility staff in a respectful manner, always focusing on the best outcome for the patientMedicar Driver requirements:Must be 21 years of age or olderA valid driver’s license with a good driving recordConsent to a criminal background check.Must be available for a 3 day orientationAbility to lift up to 75 LBSAbility to push/pull a wheelchair that may be carrying at least 250 LBS.What we offer:Competitive Pay, PTO, overtime opportunitiesA variety of elective benefits including Medical, dental, and Vision insurance, and 401KTuition reimbursementOn-site continuing educationFamily culture based on open communicationLifeLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.