What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Transportation Specialist position at Life EMS Ambulance, Inc.?
This is a full-time position on nights. Pay ranges from $18.15/hr to $21.53/hr, depending on experience.
Summary
Summary
- Responsible for the safe and compassionate transport of behavioral health clients to appropriate destinations. Must communicate and work collaboratively with social workers, hospital staff , fellow associates and first responders. When needed, uses appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage situations.
- Ensure daily client happiness
- Acts as an ambassador and advocate for the behavioral health community/health care system
- Provides safe, efficient, and compassionate transport of the client being responsive to special needs that may arise
- Able to operate vehicle safely while monitoring a client.
- Effectively communicates with the client, family members, hospital staff, Control Center, first responders, and fellow associates
- Able to maintain calm, professional demeanor in stressful situations.
- Follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statues, and regulations
- Drives in a safe manner, following Life EMS safe driving standards and techniques
- Maintains a clean, well-organized vehicle and is aware of and responds to special maintenance needs
- Completes a vehicle checklist prior to each transport
- Completes required paperwork completely and accurately
- Is proficient in using navigation tools
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with fellow associates, hospital personnel, as well as the general public
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must maintain a valid State of Michigan Chauffeur license and a good driving record
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be interviewed by a Life EMS designee
- Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment
- Must meet all local licensing requirements or other local license(s) where applicable
- Must possess current BLS CPR card
- Must obtain a Mental Health First Aid certificate. This training is provided for free with offer of employment.
- Must obtain a Life EMS /Pine Rest Behavioral Health Transportation certificate. This training is provided for free with offer of employment.
- Drive using wrist motions to manipulate steering wheel frequently and rotating neck
- Lift and carry wheelchairs weighing 45 pounds
- Ability to wear particulate respirator. Facial hair, except for a mustache to the corners of the mouth, is prohibited.
Salary : $18 - $22