CHAIR CAR or BUS TECHNICIAN

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Provider of safe and efficient care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled person(s) normally confined to a wheelchair or in need of other patient assist devices.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Assigned Base Supervisor, Director of Chair Car, S-1

RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Chair Car  or Bus Technician is directly responsible to the shift supervisor.
• The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Read and understand the company’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
  • Ensure that assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified by the daily checklist.
  • Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s standards.
  • Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
  • Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
  • Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials, professionally, courteously, and with enthusiasm.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• The duties of the Chair Car or Bus Technician include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
  • Upon receiving the vehicle assignment at the start of shift, the Chair Car or Bus Technician will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels, visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment; and inform Shift Supervisor/Dispatcher of any deficiencies or problems. Sign on air with dispatch reporting in service and giving vehicle mileage.
  • If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
  • Responds to facilities or specific addresses as instructed by dispatch to provide care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled persons. While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained with dispatch.
  • Operate the chair car or bus or bus or bus or bus or bus or bus or bus or bus in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with the laws of Due Regard.
  • Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
  • Carry out all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
  • Ensure that vehicle is appropriately stocked, cleaned (vehicle trash can emptied, vehicle washed inside and out).
  • While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained between crew and dispatch.
  • While on duty, have on your person all appropriate credentials and driver’s license.
  • Familiarize self with service area and facilities.
  • Maintain professional radio procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the company.
  • Conduct oneself so as to never endanger a patient, or the credibility of the company.
  • Serve as a “Team Member” and as such adopt a “whatever it takes to get the job done” attitude.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• The measurement of performance will include:
  • The ability exhibited to ensure quality care and transportation to the patients and facilities who request the services of the company.
  • The timeliness of the completion of all tasks assigned to him/her.
  • The ability to perform as a Staff Chair Car or Bus Technician in a cooperative fashion with their coworkers and management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The Requirements to maintain employment will include:
  • Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
  • Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
  • Maintain an active Driver’s License.
  • Maintain all appropriate and mandate credentials as defined by the company.