Medical Transport Driver

Medical Transport Driver | Binghamton, NY

Job Title: Medical Transport Driver
Company: Regional Health Transport, LLC.
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Pay: $17.00-$22.50 per hour
Location: Binghamton, NY
Work Environment: Non-Union
Division: NEMT

About Us

Serafini's Regional Health Transport is a locally-owned, non-union transportation company serving the Southern Tier of New York. Our services include Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). We are known for our safety-first approach, reliability and professionalism.

About the Position

Regional Health Transport is seeking dependable and professional Medical Transport Drivers to provide non-emergency medical transportation throughout Broome County and the surrounding Southern Tier. This is more than a traditional driving position. Our drivers assist passengers with mobility needs and work directly with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, medical offices, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. Drivers operate company vehicles and receive training in passenger assistance, wheelchair securement, transportation safety, specialized equipment, and our NEMT operating procedures.

Job Summary

Transports clients, ensures adherence to safety rules, and assists passengers in boarding or exiting, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers to and from medical appointments, healthcare facilities, residences, and other approved destinations
• Professionally assist passengers with mobility limitations
• Operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, securement systems, and other transportation equipment
• Perform specialized transportation after completing required training and qualification
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle
• Follow dispatch instructions and maintain communication throughout the shift
• Accurately complete required trip documentation
• Follow company safety policies, traffic laws, and passenger-assistance procedures
• Provide respectful and professional service to passengers, families, healthcare facilities, and the public

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with a few months to 1 year of related experience
Credentials: Class A,B or C CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement

• Acceptable driving record and valid DOT Medical Certificate
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and background check
• Reliable, safety-minded, and customer-focused
• Familiarity with Southern Tier NY geography and culture
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to safely assist passengers with mobility needs
• Ability to work independently and follow dispatch instructions
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to complete required training, background checks, driving-record review, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Prior NEMT, wheelchair, stretcher, EMS, healthcare, senior transportation, paratransit, CDL, or professional driving experience is strongly valued.

Skills

• Defensive Driving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Monitoring
• Judgment and decision making
• Service orientation
• Time management
• Social perceptiveness

Benefits

• Consistent, year-round work
• License Fee Reimbursement and CDL upgrade support
• Supportive team environment
• PTO and Paid Sick Leave
• $100 Weekly Safety Bonus (included in hourly average)

Compensation

Starting Base Pay: $17.00/hour + $100 Weekly Performance & Safety Bonus Opportunity

At 40 hours per week, the full $100 weekly bonus is equivalent to an additional $2.50/hour in weekly compensation.

Experienced NEMT drivers may qualify for a higher starting rate based on verified experience and qualifications.

Regional Health Transport also offers a structured compensation program that recognizes experience, tenure, advanced qualifications, training responsibilities, safety, and performance.

Experienced Drivers Encouraged to Apply

If you already have professional wheelchair or stretcher transportation experience, we want to hear from you.

Qualified experienced applicants may be considered for enhanced starting compensation based on verified experience, qualifications, and the needs of the position.

Former Serafini - Regional Health Transport employees who left in good standing are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• $17.00/hour starting base pay
• $100 weekly Performance & Safety Bonus
• Higher starting compensation available for qualified, experienced NEMT drivers
• Structured wage growth based on experience and tenure
• Additional earning opportunities for advanced transportation qualifications
• Additional compensation opportunities for approved driver trainers
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• License fee reimbursement
• CDL upgrade/support opportunities
• Company vehicles and equipment
• Specialized NEMT training
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Opportunity for long-term advancement with an established transportation company

Service Area

Regional Health Transport serves passengers throughout Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Endwell, Vestal, Broome County, and surrounding Southern Tier communities.

Applicants from throughout the Greater Binghamton area are encouraged to apply.

Join Regional Health Transport

Our drivers provide an essential service to people who depend on safe, reliable transportation to access healthcare.

We are looking for people who are dependable, safety-focused, professional, compassionate, and interested in building a career in specialized transportation.

Regional Health Transport, LLC

Binghamton, New York