Paratransit Driver - West

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions related to transporting patients who are confined to a wheelchair in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols. This role is part of a PRN staff pool with a schedule to be determined, likely Monday through Friday daytime, with exact hours dependent on business demands.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Less than 1 year relevant experience
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Provides prompt, courteous transportation services to patients who lack the means of transportation and/or who require transportation via wheelchair van to and/or from facilities, private residents, or practice locations.
For scheduled transports, arrives at patient location on-time or up to ten minutes early, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Maintains an operational knowledge of all WellSpan EMS equipment.
Maintains a professional and empathetic attitude when encountering family member(s) and patient(s).
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers and facility staff.
Maintains all equipment in a clean, functional manner.
Responsible for providing transportation services to patients in an orderly, safe, and timely manner.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate records for each transport accurately and completely.
Responsible for the daily cleaning of the interior and exterior of the wheelchair van.
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Attends meetings as required.