Driver/Cust Sv Rep/Gurney Tran
About The Position
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Requirements
- License /Certification Required: Heartsaver AED
- Valid California Drivers License. Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made. No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job. Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving.
- Testing Before acceptance into the Medical Transportation Department, must pass the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). This exam includes a 50 pound lifting requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Education Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Spanish speaking preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains cleanliness of delivery vehicle, inspect and reports any safety problems immediately.
- Completes routine maintenance of vehicles (oil change, tire rotation, tune-up, etc.) as needed.
- Maintain mileage log of all deliveries.
- Demonstrates ability to safely provide patient care relative to gurney/wheelchair care and patient transport.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of transport van environment.
- Demonstrates excellent driving skills and proof of driving record through DMV search.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability in safe transport and clean up of hazardous chemicals, body fluids etc.
- Safely performs complex patient lifts/transfers using various assisting devices and proper body mechanics.
- Documents patient lift on the Lift Teamwork log in an accurate and timely manner.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
