Dsa III - Patient Transport
About The Position
The Patient Transport Driver will transport individuals from ESH to the community for the purpose of discharge and for discharge related community activities such as placement visits. Monitors patient behavior during transport to ensure they are calm and secure. Collaborate with social work staff to coordinate transportation schedules. Provides feedback to appropriate staff members (medical, nursing, social work) regarding patient transport needs and concerns. Maintains the assigned vehicle to ensure it is kept clean, operation, and safe for patient transportation while using the vehicle. During times when not actively transporting a patient or coordinating transportation, will perform discharge related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Social Work Director.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the last three years in all states in which licensed.
- Experience with patient transport in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital.
Responsibilities
- Transport individuals from ESH to the community for discharge and discharge-related community activities.
- Monitor patient behavior during transport to ensure they are calm and secure.
- Collaborate with social work staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Provide feedback to medical, nursing, and social work staff regarding patient transport needs and concerns.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle to ensure it is clean, operational, and safe for patient transportation.
- Perform discharge-related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Social Work Director during downtime.
- Assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Provide coverage in the Mailroom when additional staffing support is needed.
- Provide coverage in area of Laundry Services to include replenishment of linens for units when needed.
- Assist with PSR patient monitoring during downtime or in between scheduled runs.
- Provide monitoring during patient/family visitation during normal work hours.
- Assist with patient transports and staff transporting in inclement weather and/or emergencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
