Courtesy Driver

Healthnet Aeromedical Services Inc•South Charleston, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Courtesy Driver position is responsible for transporting fully discharged non-emergent patients from the hospital to their patient’s home or choice of location. The Courtesy Driver delivers transport services under the stresses of ground transport, in sometimes hazardous conditions, near moving mechanical parts and within high noise environments. Training and resources are available to mitigate risk as appropriate, but the responsibility to utilize those devices falls to the individual.

Requirements

High School Diploma
At least one (1) year in a position which required driving as the main job function.
Driver's License in good standing and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record history as described within the company's Driver Acceptability standards
Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle for extended time periods
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and potentially extreme environmental conditions
Ability to use close, distant and peripheral vision, depth perception and visual focus
Ability to clearly hear and interpret voice, and telephone communication

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience in a position that involved transporting individuals to and from various locations.

Responsibilities

Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicle and help them with any luggage or personal effects.
Notify team leader of vehicle problems.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers and team leader to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Drive a company provided vehicle to transport passengers.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure, and adding gasoline.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations.
Record passengers name and the date, on trip sheets, along with trip information, such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and mileage.
Vacuum, clean interiors, and wash exteriors of vehicle.
Perform errands for team leader.
Perform other duties assigned and with the incumbent’s skill set.