Medical Transportation Service Driver

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Safely transport individuals to/from GSHCS and affiliated appointments and deliver patient medications. This role requires a strong desire to provide excellent customer service and the ability to relate positively to various publics. Familiarity with health care and issues relevant to health care is important.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Valid Oregon Driver’s license required.
Must have an acceptable driving record with no infractions within the last five years.
Must have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
Requires positive interpersonal/human relations skills, strong verbal skills, and the knowledge and ability to relate positively to various publics.
Familiarity with health care and issues relevant to health care.
Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including verbal communication.
Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Visual acuity is necessary for reading documentation and monitors, and more.
Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of equipment and procedures.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
May sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

One to five years of previous driving experience.
Previous hospital experience.
Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients
Knowledgeable about transporting individuals in wheelchairs
Maintain accurate records
Assist with vehicle maintenance
Assist in scheduling appointments, as needed
Represents GSHCS in a professional manner while performing job duties with patients, volunteers, and/or other staff members as evidenced by appropriate language, dress, and conduct.
Cultivates a positive working relationship with the CareVan Coordinator, other drivers, and supervisors.
Maintains and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including transportation and motor vehicle laws, fire and disaster plans.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Maintains cooperative relations with GSHCS departments, clinics, and co-workers.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position. (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.