Mobility Assistance Vehicle Tech MAVT/MAVO (Wheelchair Van Driver)

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate safe operation of a Mobility Assistance Vehicle (Wheelchair Van) in compliance with all traffic laws

Safely load, secure, and unload wheelchair-bound patients utilizing all safety equipment 100% of the time

Assist patients as necessary and when appropriate

Maintain and care for assigned equipment

Communicate with Dispatchers and give frequent status updates

Ensure that appropriate patient medical documents accompany all transports

Complete all trip sheets and turn-in to dispatch at the end of your shift

Decontaminate, when needed, the vehicle interior

Must be capable of communicating in English.

Perform all procedures in accordance with Mobility Assistance Vehicle Technician (MAVT) certification and company policies.

Knowledge & Skills:

The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, lift and/or move people on wheelchairs up/down slight inclines, balance, stoop, and use all fine motor skills. The ability to drive long distances without stopping (except during a life-threatening emergency) is required.

The employee is exposed to various weather conditions and may have to walk or drive during those conditions.

Education/Licensing/Certification:

MUST POSSESS A CURRENT NEW JERSEY MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION (

CPR certification

Current, non-restricted, New Jersey driver's license

High School diploma or GED required

Experience:

Three (3) years of driving experience

One (1) year of MAVT experience