EMS Special Transportation Driver

Location Address:

2296 Woodale Drive Mounds View, MN 55112

Date Posted:

April 28, 2026

Department:

84006772 Greater Minnesota & Physician Outreach

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

L167-1-EMTs and Paramedics-TTR

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Join Allina Health EMS as a Special Transportation Driver and play a vital role in patient care beyond emergency response. You’ll help patients move safely and comfortably between care settings while being part of a trusted, hospital‑based EMS system that values compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

Key Position Details:

• .5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
• 10-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Every other weekend
• We are open 7 days a week, we hire both 1.0 and 0.5 FTE positions
• There are multiple start and end times within a day
• Shifts are variable due to union seniority bidding every 6 months

Job Description:

Facilitates patient flow from the hospital by providing transportation to patients who are being discharged or transferred. Assists with the patient's physical needs by pushing their wheelchair and picking up and transporting their belongings. Operates vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company policy. Cleans and disinfects vehicle.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides transportation to patients.
  • Assists patient with the patient's physical needs such as pushing their wheelchair and picking up and transporting their belongings.
  • Submits billing information for each transport.
• Maintains vehicle.
  • Cleans and disinfects.
  • Operates vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company policy.
  • Reports safety, potential safety hazards and maintenance requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, with high school diploma or GED preferred
• MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT) training. MNDOT certification requires a minimum age of 18 and not less than one year of driving

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Commercial Driver Medical Certification required upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work:
• Lifting weight up to 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.59 to $29.34 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.