HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

9d•$20•Onsite

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 required during treatment. The position includes completing related documentation and following established transportation protocols to prevent and monitor unauthorized absences or escape incidents. Some legal appointments may take place outside the Phoenix metropolitan area. The specialist participates in retrieving patients on conditional release who must return to the hospital because of decompensation, and patients or residents attempting to leave the facility without authorization. When transportation schedules have gaps, the position provides support by observing patients on units or in common areas. Additional duties include delivering equipment and supplies and transporting laboratory specimens. The position is based at Arizona State Hospital in Phoenix and is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

At least one year of progressively responsible experience in transportation and/or a safety setting, preferably in mental health care, hospital or institutional security, or law enforcement; an equivalent combination of training and experience may meet the KSAs.
Current, valid Arizona State driver's license.
Possess a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card 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, and PM, CQI, and Lean methodologies.
Ability to operate required equipment and vehicles, including transport safety devices, regular and wheelchair vans, wheelchairs, radios, and computer hardware.
Written and verbal communication skills; knowledge and use of patient de-escalation techniques and general safety and NVCI practices.
Ability to adapt to flexible scheduling and frequent assignment changes, respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or compliance and emergencies, maintain vehicle records, and complete accurate and timely documentation.
Ability to interact professionally with outside entities, including law enforcement and courts, learn additional skills or 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 protocols to prevent and monitor unauthorized absences or escape incidents.
Inspect vehicles and equipment used for patient and resident transport and complete required documentation.
Complete trip authorizations and document issues using the ASH Incident Report system when necessary.
Participate in retrieving patients on conditional release who must return to campus due to decompensation, and patients or residents attempting to leave without authorization.
Observe patients on units or in common areas when there are gaps in the transportation schedule.
Deliver equipment and supplies to designated locations and transport laboratory specimens according to established procedures.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.