Mobility Assistant Vehicle Operator-O2 Certification (Part-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Teterboro, NJ

5d•$20

About The Position

The Mobility Assistant Vehicle Operator assists patients with transferring into and out of wheelchairs and transports them in a Mobility Assistance Vehicle between medical facilities or from their residence, including private residences and licensed healthcare facilities. The role provides service in a professional and caring manner and administers oxygen according to ASHI Oxygen administration training for New Jersey Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operators (MAVO). Operators perform procedures in accordance with MAVO certification and Hackensack Meridian Health policies, maintain and decontaminate the vehicle, communicate assignment status, ensure required patient documents and oxygen supplies accompany transports, and complete trip documentation. The position requires safe, lawful vehicle operation and the ability to meet specified lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing demands.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or completion of GED-equivalent programs.
Valid driver's license from a U.S. state.
Ability to communicate in English through written and verbal means.
Ability to lift at least 100 lbs., push and pull at least 100 lbs., and stand for at least 4 hours per day.
Operate motor vehicles lawfully and safely and maintain a driving record in accordance with HMH policy.

Nice To Haves

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Perform maneuvers and procedures in accordance with Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator certification and Hackensack Meridian Health policies.
Push, pull, and lift wheelchairs, with or without patients, over varied surfaces, including ramps, doorways, curbs, and stairs.
Assist patients with transferring into and out of wheelchairs.
Kneel and stoop to secure wheelchairs in the Mobility Assistance Vehicle.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Demonstrate proficiency in driving a Mobility Assistance Vehicle.
Check and maintain the vehicle and required transport items at the beginning and end of each shift using a Vehicle Check List.
Communicate assignment status promptly with the Communications Center.
Safely administer and regulate oxygen up to 6 liters via nasal cannula in a non-emergency setting, as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
Ensure an adequate oxygen supply in accordance with company protocol at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensure appropriate patient medical documents accompany all transports.
Complete trip sheets thoroughly and submit them at the end of the shift.
Decontaminate the vehicle interior following patient transport.
Communicate in English through written and verbal means.
Operate motor vehicles lawfully and safely, exercising due regard, and maintain a driving record in accordance with HMH policy.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.