Per Diem Driver

Fresenius Medical Care • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from the center for appointments and/or procedures in a safe and courteous manner. Abides by safe driving practices and acts in accordance with local traffic regulations, applicable transportation regulations, speed limits, and road and weather conditions. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from our center for appointments and procedures in a safe and courteous manner. Adheres to safe driving practices, applicable transportation regulations, obeying local traffic regulations and vehicle speeds in accordance with the posted limits, and road and weather conditions. Maintains vehicle in a safe operating condition and reports observations and concerns using appropriate processes. Contact patients to confirm pick up times and determines the most efficient route to pick up and drop off patients Ability to accurately document and maintain records of patient transportation Assists with clerical duties within the center as directed. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes driving, patient transport and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves lifting and moving of patients. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of sitting and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions, and may occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions native to the area. The facility work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED Required EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Must possess a valid and current driver's license in good standing. Must have a clean driving record (no DUI, suspensions, or at fault accidents) in the past five years. Must have a current CPR certification. Two years of experience with patient transportation preferred. Must meet any additional state-specific qualifications Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts. Let’s stay connected! Joining our talent network allows us to send you new job opportunities!

Requirements

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license in good standing.
• Must have a clean driving record (no DUI, suspensions, or at fault accidents) in the past five years.
• Must have a current CPR certification.
• Must meet any additional state-specific qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with patient transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from our center for appointments and procedures in a safe and courteous manner.
• Adheres to safe driving practices, applicable transportation regulations, obeying local traffic regulations and vehicle speeds in accordance with the posted limits, and road and weather conditions.
• Maintains vehicle in a safe operating condition and reports observations and concerns using appropriate processes.
• Contact patients to confirm pick up times and determines the most efficient route to pick up and drop off patients
• Ability to accurately document and maintain records of patient transportation
• Assists with clerical duties within the center as directed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees