The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting patients and/or equipment to and from various outside appointments, clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, or other ancillary locations via hospital-owned vehicle. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Transports patients in a safe and professional manner
• Assures vehicles are clean and in working order. Responsible for cleaning of inside of van utilizing appropriate chemicals between patients.
• Communicates with various hospital staff in order to receive relevant data and instructions.
• Inspects vehicle prior to daily vehicle usage for safe and comfortable patient transport. Reports vehicle concerns timely.
• Assists with transferring and balancing patients. Ensures patients physical and overall comfort.
• Follows all patient safety and vehicle safety requirements. Responsible for knowing what PPE to apply to patient and driver prior to transport.
• Notifies proper staff regarding changes in condition or behavior of patient.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• Six months van transport experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current class specific drivers license, and insurability.
• Driving record must meet the standards of the Transportation Policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency using the machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, compassionate and understanding.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of sitting, driving, and reaching, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.

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Contacts

Age of Patient Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Internal Contacts: Patients, Staff

External Contacts: Patients, Vendors, Staff from outside facilities

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

General Activity:

• Stand/Walk 0% to 30% of the time
• Sit 61% to 100% of the time
• Drive 61% of 100% of the time

Motion:

• Bend 0% to 300% of the time
• Squat 0% to 30% of the time
• Crawl 0% to 30% of the time
• Climb 0% to 30% of the time
• Reach 61% to 100% of the time
• Lift 0% to 30% of the time
• Carry 0% to 30% of the time
• Push 31% to 60% of the time
• Pull 31% to 60% of the time

Use of Hands/Feet:

• Right Hand - Gross Motor function required
• Left Hand - Gross Motor function required
• Right Foot - Gross Motor function required
• Left Foot - Gross Motor function required

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted:

• Up to 50 lbs. 0% to 30% of the time

Body Fluid Exposure - No

Other physical requirements:

• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.