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Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Motor Assistance Vehicle (MAVT)/ Motor Assistance Vehicle Operator (MAVO)

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

The Motor Assistance Vehicle Technician/Operator (MAVT/MAVO) is responsible for all aspects of patients’ care within the scope of certification. This position transports ambulatory patients to and from residences and/or skilled nursing facilities to medical treatments and/or appointments in a professional and caring manner.

All employees of Mass Transportation Services LLC are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our patients & staff and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• Valid and clean driving record
• Must be able to pass pre-hire screening process (Includes: drug & alcohol screenings, background check, fingerprinting, MVR record review)

License/Certifications:

• Clear and valid NJ commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Current MAVT/MAVO Certification
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Preferred:

• Any related experience is a plus

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions clearly and effectively
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain customer-oriented attitude and emotional control under stress

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Safely load, secure and unload wheelchaired-bound patients
• Provide patients with emergency care as needed by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
• Must be able to push, pull and turn wheelchair with patients into and out of facilities following appropriate protocols
• Document patient information, condition, and care
• Operate and drive company vehicle in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
• Maintain all required physical and computerized logs, worksheets, files, and reports
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and lifting up to 200 pounds.   Able to drive long distances daily. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate.  Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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