Motor Vehicle Operator - Patient Transportation

Department of Veterans Affairs•Madison, WI

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About The Position

These positions are located within the Health Administration Service at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospitalin Madison, WI. The purpose of the Motor Vehicle Operator - Patient Transportation position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses, and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations, and airports. The person in this position drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Responsibilities

Receives work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures, and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager
Arrives at and departs from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times
Reads installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route
Enforces passenger safety and seatbelt use
Abides by rules, laws, and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.
Uses multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily
Loads and unloads patients and medical supplies
Performs operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation
Maintains records and document actions such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports
Uses two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations
Performs other duties as assigned.