Lift Technician

Lift TechnicianEagle Ambulance is looking for lift technicians to add to our team of medical professionals. This position will work with a team of two emergency medical technicians to travel in a company vehicle to various medical facilities and assist lifting bariatric patients. We are looking for strong individuals with a desire to learn. As a lift technician, you will be taught proper lifting and patient movement techniques. This is a great position for anyone looking to get a firsthand look at the medical field, and/or emergency medical services.Eagle ambulance has over 60 years of experience in patient care and ambulance transportation and also partners with one of the largest EMS education centers in the Bay Area to help further your education. We are also hiring EMT's in Sacramento, San Leandro and Rodeo, CA. Eagle ambulance is a small family oriented company, which will allow you to grow as an individual and make career molding connections.Part-time and full-time positions are available! We are looking for lift technicians and EMT's that are hard-working and team oriented. As a group of healthcare professionals we must always put the patient first. This starts with you, as you will be the face of the organization. Eagle ambulance has competitive wages with great advancement opportunities, as well as the best equipment in the industry, brand new vehicles, brand new IT hardware and an industry leading learning environment.Benefits offered:Competitive wages for lift technicians starting at $17.00/hrHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401KPaid time off (PTO)Flexibility of schedulesPaid sick leaveCertification classes with free CE'sEmployee assistance programRequirements:Be a minimum 18 years of ageMust be able to frequently lift 100 pounds unassisted and to sit/stand/walk for long periods of timeHigh school diploma or equivalentPossess a valid California driver's license for 2 yearsPossess a valid and current American Heart Associate BLS provider cardDriving record must be acceptable to our insuranceCurrent immunization records (TB test within the past year, DTap, Hep B, and MMR)Customer service experience a plusPhysical requirements:Walk - frequently, up to 4 hours per day.Run - infrequently, 1-2 minutes per day.Stand - frequently, up to 2 hours per day.Sit - frequently, up to 8 hours per day.Kneel - frequently, 10-15 times per day.Bend - frequently, 10-15 times per day.Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 250 lbs. infrequently (1-3 times per shift)Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 150 lbs. frequently (5-10 times per shift)Must have ability to step up and/or climb over obstacles.Must be able to climb stairs while carrying up to 150 lbs.Each potential candidate will go through an extensive background process and lift test. Failure to pass either will result in removal from the hiring process.