Patient Transportation Specialist

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

66d

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.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Alabama or Mississippi class "D" driver's license are required. Class "C" with "P" endorsement preferred. Only Class "C" license or higher require a DOT Medical Certification and "P" endorsement.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience driving a passenger-type vehicle in an employment/work setting (i.e., school bus, shuttle bus, passenger van, etc.) preferred.
• Driving experience including, providing pre-trip inspections and vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Prior training on safe lifting techniques; how to operate various personal transport devices, such as wheelchairs; and how to deal with various client physical and mental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operation of a SRHS Patient Transportation fleet vehicle
• Ensure safe, on-time and cost effective transportation of SRHS clients to and from medical appointments within our service area
• Assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary
• Perform required pre-trip inspections to meet federal, state, and SRHS safety requirements
• Maintain all required electronic tablet, paper records and forms in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for the interior cleanliness of their assigned vehicle and will ensure same at the beginning and end of each working day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED