Supervisor - Patient Transportation

UHS•Dothan, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 200 staff members. The Patient Transport Driver coordinates and performs duties in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of patients to and from the facility to various destinations and to assist patients on entry and exit from vehicles as required. Coordinates and performs a variety of duties in handling and organizing transportation activities for the facility. Responsible for coordinating daily transportation routes, vehicles used, number of assistants needed, and communicating information to Nursing Administration. Prepares and organizes a daily transportation schedule to ensure the timely transportation of patients and other facility personnel. Prepares written transportation and pre-trip inspect reports for each vehicle operated through the facility. The information will include number of passengers, destination, and mileage for the day. Performs minor maintenance on the facility’s vehicles, including fueling, oil checks, washing and cleaning interiors, etc. Schedules repairs or maintenance work to vehicles as needed. Runs errands at the request of authorized facility personnel. Operates a motor vehicle (mini-van) to assist in carrying out patients’ medical appointments and other external patient related activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
CPR Certified or ability to be certified
Valid driver's license
clear driving record for the last 3-5 years
comprehensive knowledge of local and surrounding area streets
experience driving minivan's or other passenger vehicles
Working knowledge of rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment
Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs duties in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of patients to and from the facility to various destinations and to assist patients on entry and exit from vehicles as required.
Coordinates and performs a variety of duties in handling and organizing transportation activities for the facility.
Responsible for coordinating daily transportation routes, vehicles used, number of assistants needed, and communicating information to Nursing Administration.
Prepares and organizes a daily transportation schedule to ensure the timely transportation of patients and other facility personnel.
Prepares written transportation and pre-trip inspect reports for each vehicle operated through the facility. The information will include number of passengers, destination, and mileage for the day.
Performs minor maintenance on the facility’s vehicles, including fueling, oil checks, washing and cleaning interiors, etc.
Schedules repairs or maintenance work to vehicles as needed.
Runs errands at the request of authorized facility personnel.
Operates a motor vehicle (mini-van) to assist in carrying out patients’ medical appointments and other external patient related activities.