About Us:
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Mercy Health LifeFlight Network is a Critical Care transport network serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan since 1979. We operate two helicopters and three mobile intensive care units. We work closely with our health system and outside partners to transport the critically sick and injured of all age groups to definitive care. We also work with our Medical Transportation division to provide transport to ALS and BLS patients.
SUMMARY:
Ambulette attendant will provide direct movement and transportation of wheelchair clients between locations. Ambulette attendant will operate an ambulette vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Ambulette attendant will operate a wheelchair lift and/or manually push a wheelchair in the movement of a client into and out of the vehicle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Transport clients by wheelchair to and from appointments
Transport clients by wheelchair for hospital discharge
Maintain proper reports and records
Provides proper care, safe, and efficient transport
Care for vehicle and equipment
Serve as a patient advocate
Performs other duties as assigned
Practices Mercy Core Values
Participate/attend required/mandatory trainings.
Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights
QUALIFICIATIONS:
Required:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License
1-3 Years of experience
Preferred:
AHA Healthcare provider BLS (or gained within 30 days of hire)
1st Aid Training (or completed within 30 days of hire)
IS 100, IS 700
DRIVE Training (or completed within 60 days of hire)
* Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) required to be completed within 1 year of hire
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com