Driver Non-Emergent Medical Transport PRN

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the EMS Supervisor (or Paramedic in the absence of a Captain or Lieutenant), this role transports ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients using wheeled chairs and stretchers. The driver ensures the vehicle is clean and prepared for safe patient transport, documents all transports for departmental records and billing, and communicates effectively with patients, nursing staff, and the Medical Transport Dispatcher.

Requirements

Valid and current Class C drivers license.
High School Diploma or GED.
Good Driving Record - Must have less than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years on Motor Vehicle Report.
Must be 21 years of age as a requirement of NGHS vehicle insurance carrier.
Must be a competent vehicle operator.
Familiarity with common roads and landmarks in the normal operating territory.
Must be able to use a pager, portable radio, and mobile two-way radio system.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, first aid, and vehicle operation.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience
Prior Transport experience

Responsibilities

Transports ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients with wheeled chairs and stretchers.
Ensures that the vehicle is clean and prepared to safely transport patients.
Documents the transports for departmental records and billing purposes.
Communicates with patients, nursing staff, and Medical Transport Dispatcher.
Maintains the transport vehicle in a condition suitable for transportation of sick or injured patients and is prepared to promptly respond to the patient’s location.
Completes a pre-trip inspection of vehicle to include engine fluids, lights, leaks, tire wear, and cleanliness including detailing the interior of the vehicle and cleaning up body fluid spills.
Ensures the vehicle's exterior is cleaned, fueled, and fully stocked with first aid supplies, spill kits, cleaning solutions, and trip documentation forms.
Operates the vehicle in a safe manner as determined by Georgia Code, department guidelines, and GA State specifications.
Uses proper lifting techniques and informs patients prior to movements that may startle them.
Ensures that patients are protected from the weather while outside of the vehicle or buildings.
Properly secures the patients to the wheeled chair and the wheeled chair to the vehicle.
Keeps an accurate trip sheet on every transport.
Maintains communication with the Medical Transport Communications Center.
Keeps the communication device on their person at all times during the shift.
Submits completed documentation to the designated and secure location.