PACE Medical Transporter I (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Available Staff Positions•Merced, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Medical Transporter I is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. This role requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies. The schedule is Monday – Friday, working from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Medical Transporter I will also participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, attend staff meetings, and take part in participant care planning. They will communicate any changes in participant condition to team members and observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning, reporting such changes to the licensed nurse. The driver must exhibit exceptional customer service to patients, families, case managers, facilities, physicians, and nurses. This role also involves coordinating 24-hour care delivery and other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements

Valid CA Driver's License
Acceptable driving record
Vehicle insurance
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to operate handicap accessible vehicles
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required, or Class A in lieu of education.
Minimum six (6) months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs required.
Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
Prior personal care assistance experience, or ability to pass internal competencies, preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff and other agencies and departments.
Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations.
Assures wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and participants are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
Works with medical equipment and manages other emergencies that may arise.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
Inspects van and maintains it in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Completes driver log each time the vehicle is used.
Keeps an accurate record of all facility transports, mileage and times.
Provides facility administrator with completed logs.
Inspects the company vehicle monthly using the Vehicle Maintenance Log.
Reports all maintenance or vehicle needs to the facility administrator timely and follows up as appropriate.
Assists with maintaining all maintenance records and other records regarding the company vehicle.
Completes documentation as required.
Coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
Other projects and duties as assigned.