Patient Transport Driver Senior - (EMT or higher) LYN Pace Transport/PRN Days
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing transportation services for Centra PACE/Ground Transport under the direction of the Transport Supervisor(s). Transportation will be provided to PACE participants and patients to & from Centra facilities. The Driver will be responsible for providing a safe and enriching experience for every individual from door to door. Driver will possess good communication skills. The Driver will perform pre & post vehicle safety inspections, follow scheduled transports, report & handle vehicle maintenance issues and communicate all participant/patient needs to immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
- Virginia Emergency Medical Technician or Higher
- For PACE: One year's experience working with a frail and elderly population exhibiting the skills needed to assist geriatric patients with transportation needs (Bedford PACE only)
- Before being released solo: CPR First Aid, Stair and Gait training Wheelchair training, fall prevention training Emergency Vehicle Operators Course within 6 months of hire PASS training within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience
Responsibilities
- Providing exceptional door to door care to all PACE Participants & Centra Patients
- For PACE: Entering safely into participant’s homes on a routine basis
- Communicating all participant/patient changes & needs to direct supervisor
- Performing pre & post vehicle safety inspections, assuring vehicle is in proper operational condition and reporting any maintenance issues to immediate supervisor
- Maintain cleanliness of interior & exterior of Centra vehicle
- Following scheduled transports for PACE participants or patients & other potential trips communicated by direct supervisor
- For PACE: Delivery of participant medications, medical supplies and other medical necessities
- Maintain all necessary records/documentation regarding participants/patients & vehicles
- Communicating frequent changes to direct supervisor
- For PACE: participates as an extension of the Transport Supervisor as a member of the interdisciplinary team & participating in participant’s care plans
- For PACE: Must meet standardized set of competencies for specific position established by Centra PACE and regulatory agencies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
