Non-Emergent Driver - Medical Transport - Full Time - Days

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Is under the direct supervision of EMS Supervisor or Paramedic in the absence of a Captain or Lieutenant. Transports ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients with wheeled chairs and stretchers. Ensures that the vehicle is clean and prepared to safely transport patients. Documents the transports for departmental records and billing purposes. Communicates with patients, nursing staff, and Medical Transport Dispatcher.

Requirements

Valid Class C drivers license.
High School Diploma or GED
Experience working with people in a healthcare environment.
Must be 21 years of age as a requirement of NGHS vehicle insurance carrier.
Ability to work with people under stress
Good Driving Record: Must have less than two moving violations in the past three years on Motor Vehicle Report
Must be a competent vehicle operator
Familiarity with common roads and landmarks in the normal operating territory
Uses the pager, portable and mobile two-way radio system
Maintains certification in CPR, first aid, and vehicle operation

Responsibilities

Maintains the transport vehicle in a condition suitable for transportation of sick or injured patients and is prepared to promptly respond to the patient’s location.
Ensuring the vehicle is cleaned, fueled, and fully stocked.
Maintains a monthly acceptable Road Safety score.
Uses appropriate safety measures when operating vehicle including abiding to all departmental policies and procedures.
Uses proper lifting techniques and informs patients prior to movements that may startle them.
Ensures that the patient is protected from the weather while outside of the vehicle or buildings.
Properly secures the patients to the stretcher or wheeled chair and the stretcher or wheeled chair to the vehicle.
Keeps an accurate trip sheet on every transport that includes times and mileages.
Completes a vehicle inspection sheet before each shift to verify that the vehicle is prepared to transport patients.
Completes any billing sheets required to obtain reimbursement for the transport.