Driver | Mobile Crisis

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a driver position within the Mobile Crisis team, responsible for transporting patients from facility to facility. The role involves combining motor vehicle handling, communication skills, and patient/resident handling. The driver will work with adult and children populations and contribute to the development of behavioral health services. This is an on-call position with flexible scheduling, requiring work during overnights, weekends, and some holidays. The team is collaborative and innovative, focused on impacting the community and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Excellent customer service skills.
Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability.
Must have a current valid driver’s license.
Must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (if not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months).
If operating an ambulance in Minnesota, must also complete an approved EMR driver course.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely and as scheduled.
Assure that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition.
Set up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy.
Maintain appropriate records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports.
Communicate scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.
Develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status.
Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling.