HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
The Hospital Transportation Specialist facilitates the safe transportation and escorting of Arizona State Hospital/ACPTC patients and residents to and from medical, legal, and other appointments during treatment, and completes related documentation. The role follows established transportation protocols to prevent and monitor unauthorized departures and escape incidents. It also participates in retrieving patients on conditional release who must return to campus because of decompensation, and patients or residents attempting to leave the facility without authorization. When transportation duties allow, the specialist provides support by observing patients on units or in common areas. The position also delivers equipment and supplies, transports laboratory specimens according to established procedures, and performs other related duties. The job is based at Arizona State Hospital, 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive and offers a listed salary of $19.9353.
Requirements
- At least one year of progressively responsible experience in transportation and/or safety, preferably in a mental health care facility, hospital or institutional security, or law enforcement; alternatively, a combination of training and experience that meets the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Current, valid Arizona State driver's license.
- Possess a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1758.07, or apply for one within seven working days after beginning employment.
- Knowledge of basic mental health principles, therapeutic interactions and boundaries, patient rights, infection prevention, performance improvement, computer operations, telephone and radio communication, motor vehicle laws, court etiquette, emergency procedures, Performance Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Lean methodologies.
- Skill in basic physical assessment; monitoring staff performing security functions and assessing performance using established procedures; operating vehicles and equipment including transport safety devices, regular and wheelchair vans, wheelchairs, radios, and computer hardware; written and verbal communication; patient de-escalation; and general safety and NVCI practices.
- Ability to adapt to flexible scheduling and frequent assignment changes; respond safely to changes in patient condition or compliance in public settings and to emergencies; maintain vehicle records; complete accurate and timely documentation; interact professionally with law enforcement, courts, and other outside entities; learn additional job-related skills and technology; and support an inclusive, diverse workforce.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a mental health care facility, hospital or institutional security, or law enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport and escort patients and residents to and from medical, legal, and other appointments, following established protocols to prevent and monitor unauthorized departures or escape incidents.
- Inspect vehicles and equipment used for patient and resident transportation, and complete required documentation.
- Complete patient and resident trip authorizations and document issues through the ASH Incident Report system as needed.
- Participate in retrieving patients on conditional release who must return to the hospital because of decompensation, and patients or residents attempting to leave without authorization.
- Observe patients on units or in common areas when transportation schedules have gaps.
- Deliver equipment and supplies to designated locations and transport laboratory specimens according to established procedures.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Wellness program and plans
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Defined retirement plan with State contributions matching the employee contribution
- Award-winning Infant at Work program
- Credit union membership
- Transit subsidy
- ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
- Eligible employees may receive up to $300 per month through the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program
- $5,000 hiring incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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