MEDICAL TRANSPORT DRIVER

The Pueblo of Sandia•Rio Rancho, NM

3d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains Health Center vehicles to drive senior citizens and/or handicap residents to specific medical and/or dental destinations and provides pick and delivery services to support and promote Health Center activities. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Requirements

Ability to drive fleet vehicles having either an automatic or standard transmission.
Must be able to move patients in wheelchairs.
Ability to follow directions using a telephone or radio.
Ability to transmit oral assessment to medical or other personnel.
Ability to work odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
Ability to travel out of town overnight.
Knowledge of basic math, map reading and trip scheduling.
Knowledge of the location of medical facilities.
Knowledge special needs of disabled adults and the care that must be exercised in the transporting of patients.
The employee will adhere to all applicable Pueblo of Sandia Human Resources Team Member Handbook Employee Manual policies and procedures and other PSHC Health Center Administrative policies and procedures.
High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age.
Three (3) months experience involving the operation of a vehicle(s) used in the transport of passengers.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
Must have an insurable driving record, including no DUI/DWIs in the past 5 years.
The following immunizations and titers are required prior to employment start date: Hepatitis B series or immune by titer Tdap MMR or immune by titer Annual TB test Annual Flu vaccination (seasonal) COVID booster (optional but encouraged)
Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or training in one of the following areas: Nursing Assistant Home Health Aid Disabled Caretaker EMT Level One, or Previous work experience involving the planning and application of life skills.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications is preferred

Responsibilities

Transports senior citizens and/or handicapped residents to non-emergent scheduled medical and dental appointments and to other necessary activities to support activities of daily living such as shopping for groceries as authorized by the immediate supervisor.
Transports other able-bodied community members to medical and dental appointments only if there are no other senior citizens or handicapped individuals scheduled.
Provides delivery and pickup services to support medical and dental clinic business. This may include but is not limited delivering lab tests to Albuquerque Indian Health Service laboratory, delivering charts or x-rays to the dental clinic and appointment reminders to patients.
Delivers tribal or health center communications to individual homes or other tribal entities.
Responsible for vehicle safety maintenance and general upkeep of all health center vehicles in accordance with clinic protocols.
Maintains daily activity log and submits weekly activity reports to the immediate supervisor to be tallied for the Health & Social Services Director.
Creates maintenance logs for clinic vehicles to ensure timely oil changes and tire rotation.
Inspects the vehicles each day for safety, cleanliness and drivability.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.
Works with the CHRs (Community Health Representatives) on prevention and health promotion activities and community outreach projects.
Builds relationships with guests (or community, etc.) based upon respect while maintaining a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.