About the position
The Patient Transportation Specialist performs daily work in the operation of a SRHS Patient Transportation fleet vehicle to ensure safe, on-time and cost effective transportation of SRHS clients to and from medical appointments within our service area. He/She will assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary. The Patient Transportation Specialist performs required pre-trip inspections to meet federal, state, and SRHS safety requirements. He/She maintains all required electronic tablet, paper records and forms in an accurate and timely manner. He/she is responsible for the interior cleanliness of their assigned vehicle and will ensure same at the beginning and end of each working day. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Operate a SRHS Patient Transportation fleet vehicle.
- Ensure safe, on-time and cost effective transportation of clients.
- Assist clients with entry and exit from vehicles.
- Perform required pre-trip inspections.
- Maintain electronic tablet, paper records and forms accurately.
- Ensure cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Alabama or Mississippi class 'D' driver's license required.
- Class 'C' with 'P' endorsement preferred.
- Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
- Prior experience driving a passenger-type vehicle preferred.
- Experience with pre-trip inspections and vehicle maintenance preferred.
- Training on safe lifting techniques and operation of personal transport devices preferred.
