Invalid Van/Transport Driver

West Tennessee Healthcare • Jackson, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Invalid Driver provides competent and age specific services for transporting patients and others as directed by EMS dispatch. They will provide basic life support in the event of a cardiac arrest during transport. Employee will be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicles and the safety of those they transport. Employee will be responsible for lifting and moving patient to wheelchairs or stretchers as required. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalency.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Tennessee State class D driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain and have a safe driving record that is acceptable by hospital insurance carrier.
• Basic Life Support certification by American Heart Association must be current or obtained during orientation and kept current while in this position.
• Knowledge of operation of commercial vehicles as acquired through three months of on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in operation of commercial vehicles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Document complete and accurate information of daily log sheet of invalid vehicle regarding checking liquid levels, lights, tires, and cleanliness of vehicle prior to starting each shift.
• Safely transports patients and visitors to determined location.
• Always ensures traveler safety by following proper safety precautions during all types of weather conditions.
• Washes and cleans shuttle vehicle as needed or required.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring continued occupational growth.
• Incorporates age specific principles into job responsibilities and communication skills.
• Maintains appropriate licenses and certification required by the state.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED