Transport Driver PRN

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

The Transport Driver transports patients and/or equipment to and from outside appointments, clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, and other ancillary locations using a hospital-owned vehicle. The position integrates the organization’s values into daily practice and supports safe, comfortable patient transport. The driver communicates with hospital staff, follows patient and vehicle safety requirements, and observes applicable safety and Infection Prevention standards. The role may require work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support card required.
Maintain an acceptable driving record, a current class-specific driver's license, and insurability; driving record must meet Transportation Policy standards.
Demonstrate proficiency with machines, tools, equipment, and work aids appropriate to the position.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills and the ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; compassionate and understanding.
Physical ability to sit, drive, and reach for prolonged periods; perform gross and precise motor functions; lift or exert up to 50 pounds; operate equipment and a computer keyboard with sufficient manual dexterity; see at close range and adjust focus; and hear overhead pages.
Ability to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies, as required.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Six months of van transport experience preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely and professionally to and from appointments and other locations.
Transport equipment as needed.
Keep vehicles clean and in working order, including cleaning the inside of the van with appropriate chemicals between patients.
Communicate with hospital staff to receive relevant information and instructions.
Inspect the vehicle before daily use and report concerns promptly.
Assist with transferring and balancing patients, and ensure their physical and overall comfort.
Follow patient and vehicle safety requirements, including determining appropriate PPE for the patient and driver before transport.
Notify appropriate staff of changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and take appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned schedule and complete required training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.