Non-Emergency Transport Specialist

Halifax Health

About The Position

This individual will be responsible for the safe transport/travel of patients to and from department floors and/or inter-facility locations i.e. Hospice, Halifax Health Main Campus, Halifax Health 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. We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued. If you're interested in exploring career opportunities within Halifax Health and unsure of where to start, upload your resume here. Our Recruiters will review and contact you if there is an opportunity that seems like a good match. Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Current and valid Florida Drivers License
First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Ability to navigate in the surrounding areas of Volusia/Flagler Counties required
Ability to operate medical equipment i.e. Medical Oxygen, Medical Stretcher and/or Wheelchair
Experienced working with sick, injured or disabled individuals
Experience working with medical transportation equipment
Possess good communications skills
Ability to operate an ambulance type vehicle, in a safe manner at all times in accordance with FL State Statue.
Ability to follow and comprehend verbal/written communications

Nice To Haves

Non-Emergency Transport experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe transport/travel of patients to and from department floors and/or inter-facility locations
Working with internal departments, Case Management, Clinical Floors and Security, in a safe and professional manner at all times.
Responsible for the ambulance type vehicle.
Responsible for monitoring discharged patients and inner facility patients at all times.
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.
Conduct routine vehicle inspections, documenting any discrepancies
Verify all medical equipment is in operating order at all times
Must be able to operate within guidelines an 800MHz radio as part of the County Public Safety Communications system
Must wear the appropriate uniforms and demonstrate a clean professional appearance at all times
Other tasks as assigned