Non-Emergency Transport Specialist
About The Position
The Halifax Health Non-Emergency Transportation program is to provide safe travel of patients to and from inter-facility locations i.e. Hospice, Halifax Health Main Campus, Halifax Health Hospital Port Orange, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Private Residences, working with internal departments, Case Management, Clinical Floors and Security, in a safe and professional manner at all times. Drivers will be responsible for the patient and accompanying clinical personnel while maintaining the vehicle fleet and the equipment. Ensure that the vehicle has all required necessary supplies, the completion of all transport tickets, vehicle checklist and inspection documentation. Communications with the dispatch office of any changes in shift schedule or patient care and maintaining Halifax Health code of ethics.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Current and valid Florida Drivers License.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED.
- Knowledge Of: First Aide / CPR / AED.
- Ability to navigate in the surrounding areas of Volusia/Flagler Counties.
- Operation of medical oxygen.
Nice To Haves
- Patient transportation experience preferred.
- Experience working with sick, injured or disabled individuals.
- Experience working with medical transportation equipment.
- Possess good communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate an ambulance type vehicle, in a safe manner at all times and in accordance with FL State Statute.
- Monitor discharged patients and inter facility patients at all times.
- Follow and comprehend verbal/written instructions.
- Conduct vehicle inspections documenting any discrepancies.
- Verify all medical equipment is operating properly at all times.
- Report to work on time.
- Transport clients to their destinations on time and in a safe manner.
- Provide Assistance to all clients in and out of the transportation vehicle.
- Report any traffic delays while en-route, incidents and or accidents to communications to avoid delays with delivery and/or pick-ups.
- Operate within guidelines an 800MHz radio as part of the County Public Safety Communications system.
- Wear the appropriate provided uniforms and have a clean professional appearance at all times.
- Perform any other tasks assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
