Driver - Non Emergent - Medical Transport - Full Time Nights

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Driver transports ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients using wheeled chairs and stretchers under the direct supervision of an EMS Supervisor, or a Paramedic when a Captain or Lieutenant is absent. The Driver maintains a clean, fueled, stocked, and safe transport vehicle that is ready to respond promptly to patient locations. The role documents transports for departmental records and billing and communicates with patients, nursing staff, and the Medical Transport Dispatcher.

Requirements

Valid Class C driver's license.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with people in a healthcare environment.
Must be at least 21 years old, as required by the NGHS vehicle insurance carrier.
Ability to work with people under stress.
Fewer than two moving violations in the past three years on the Motor Vehicle Report.
Competence operating a vehicle.
Familiarity with common roads and landmarks in the normal operating territory.
Ability to use a pager and portable and mobile two-way radio systems.
Maintain certification in CPR, first aid, and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

Maintain the transport vehicle in a condition suitable for transporting sick or injured patients and ready to respond promptly to patient locations.
Clean, fuel, and fully stock the vehicle.
Maintain a monthly acceptable Road Safety score.
Operate the vehicle safely and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and inform patients before movements that may startle them.
Protect patients from the weather while they are outside vehicles or buildings.
Secure patients to stretchers or wheeled chairs and secure the equipment to the vehicle.
Keep an accurate trip sheet for every transport, including times and mileages.
Complete a vehicle inspection sheet before each shift.
Complete billing sheets required to obtain reimbursement for transports.
Communicate with patients, nursing staff, and the Medical Transport Dispatcher.
Document transports for departmental records and billing purposes.