Driver

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

10d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Using a hospital vehicle, provides transportation service inside of 35 miles for employees, patients and visitors between the hospital, airport, valet lots, St. Jude parking lots, St. Jude sponsored lodging facilities and other outside services identified as a need for patients and families. Obtains hospital mail from main post office and delivers daily to hospital Mail Center. Completes miscellaneous pick-ups for all affiliated hospital services and return to appropriate departments. Regularly performs preventive maintenance checks, and recommends service as needed. Maintains a positive image for St. Jude and conducts business in a professional and customer friendly manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
One (1) year experience as a professional driver required.
Must have an excellent driving record.
Must have skills in the safe and efficient operation of appropriate size vehicle.
Knowledge of state and local laws governing the operation of a motor vehicle.
(LC: DLF-TN or DLF-ARK or DLF-MISS) Must have or obtain a valid Commercial Driver License or class D driver license with "F", "P" or equivalent endorsement from the employee’s state of residence within the probationary period (90 days of hire date) and be insurable by St. Jude’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Operates a hospital motor vehicle to transport employees patients and visitors between the hospital and St. Jude parking lots and the St. Jude sponsored lodging facilities.
Maintains a scheduled route/time throughout the work shift.
Greets passengers in a cheerful manner and assists passengers entering/exiting the vehicle as required.
Assists passengers with baggage supplies etc.
When going to St. Jude lodging facilities enters each facility to ensure all passengers are aware of his/her arrival and departure.
Ensures that all passengers have buckled their seat belts before putting the vehicle in motion.
Maintains positive employee and staff relationships.
Generates no complaints regarding service to passengers.
May be required to transport isolation patients inside the St. Jude Housing Loop requiring the driver to promptly cleaning the inside of the vehicle before the next patient transfer.
May be required to transport patient swabs, labs, and prescriptions within a 20-mile radius.
Obtains hospital mail from post office and delivers to hospital mailroom.
Post Office Box 318 is emptied and sack mail is obtained at the mail counter window.
Delivers mail to hospital mailroom no later than 9:00 a.m. each morning.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
Performs general valet service for patients and guest of the hospital.
Be accountable for logging in/out guest keys, transferring vehicles from valet area to secure parking lot and retrieving it upon guest request.
Preform pre and post check of vehicles to ensure damage is noted.
Manage valet parking area for optimal use, assist patients with wheelchairs, bags, medical equipment, and keep valet and parking area clean and free from debris.
Performs operational inspection of vehicle to ensure safety.
Regularly checks the vehicle for preventive maintenance to include fluid levels tire pressure lights gas oil water and interior using the Daily Vehicle Inspection Sheet.
Performs simple routine maintenance.
Recommends and obtains service as necessary.
Writes the vehicle asset number and mileage on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Sheet.
Attaches the invoice to the daily log.
Maintains a daily vehicle passenger log.
Completes the daily log with accurate information i.e. vehicle asset number beginning and ending mileage date and drivers name.
Lists the arrival and departure time for each scheduled stop, when required.
Lists the number of passengers off-loaded and picked up by location, when required.
At the end of each shift turns the completed log into the Manager.
Fuels the vehicle as needed at a designated vendor.
Writes the vehicle mileage and asset number on the fuel receipt.
Attaches the receipt to the daily log.
Monitors the interior of the vehicle for cleanliness and keeps all litter picked up.
Regularly cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Provide best Patient Experience possible.
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the objectives of the department and the institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.