Patient Transport and Mobile Services Driver

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center•Waianae, HI

99d

About The Position

This position is responsible for participating in the provision of transportation services to qualified WCCHC patients including reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, as a part of the spectrum of enabling services. It is expected to work within the program directives of the funding source, within the philosophical framework set by the Board of Directors, and within the WCCHC community. This position actively participates in special activities of the health center. Must be able to safely operate all company vehicles including the 14-passenger ADA accessible Handi-Van style bus with wheelchair lift, Mobile School Based Clinic Bus, Dental Clinic Van, Mobile Clinic Van and other vehicles as deemed necessary. Must be able to safely and properly load and unload passengers and secure wheelchair passengers. Able to analyze best routes to use to be effective in providing on time pick-ups and drop-offs. Must be able to provide timely and accurate reports on accidents and incidents, maintain logs, data entry, appointment scheduling, and vehicle maintenance. Safety is priority. What our PTDs do is not just drive our company vehicles, but provide extended, professional services for our passengers from initial greeting to drop-off, and they do this by building relationships with the passengers and having compassion/empathy with giving them the most positive transport experience ever. It is also expected that this role performs in a professional manner when working with staff for the mobile services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the provision of quality medical transportation services as a Patient Transport Driver, passenger transport or the equivalent
Experience and the ability to safely operate various type of passenger-carrying company vehicles including the 14-passenger ADA Handi-Van style bus or equivalent in compliance with federal, state, county and company requirements
Current BLS/BCLS certification required and biannual maintenance required. Needs to be approved following AHA guidelines
OSHA training in Body Mechanics
Training in or willingness to be trained in defensive driving skills
Certified as a Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician and maintains certification
Must meet Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: a. Must be at least 21 years of age b. Current Standard Class Type 4 Hawaii State Driver’s License to operate vehicles between 15,001 – 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) OR a Commercial Driver License (CDL) to drive vehicles with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more or vehicles transporting 16 or more passengers c. Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Exam DOT Medical Clearance throughout employment d. Current driver’s Traffic Abstract updated yearly e. Complete the Driver Improvement Program Class (DIP) with Hawaii Transportation Association (HTA) 1-5yrs annually, 6yrs+ every other year (Note: must complete during probationary period) f. Ability to operate a vehicle for an extended period of time