What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Technician, 2nd Shift Peoria position at Advanced Medical Transport?
Job Details
Description
Join Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time Patient Transport Technicians in Peoria!
Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance and patient transport services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.
As a patient transport driver, you will be responsible for ensuring compassionate, safe and efficient transfer between facilities for adult behavioral health patients. You will be part of the Illinois Patient Transfer, or IPT, team supporting hospitals, patients and families across the state. This role is based in Peoria and will serve on a mid-day rotation, 5 days per week, on-call 2:00pm - 4:00pm and on shift 4:00pm - midnight. Shifts include alternating weekends. It is common for technicians in this role, to work well past their scheduled shift end time.
Job Duties:
- Supervise patients during transportation
- Provide proper de-escalation and aggression prevention techniques as required
- Assist facility staff with escorting both the patient and belongings to and from the vehicle
- Maintain current State of Illinois drivers license
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Present and promote a positive company image
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Valid Illinois Drivers license required
- Successful completion of AMTs Management of Aggressive Behavior Training
