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 role requires integrating company values into daily practice and supporting safe, comfortable, and professional transportation. The driver communicates with hospital staff, inspects and maintains vehicle readiness, assists patients with transfers, and follows patient-safety, vehicle-safety, PPE, and Infection Prevention requirements. The position may require work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards, as well as confidentiality.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; compassionate and understanding.
Able 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 close-up and adjust focus; and hear overhead pages.
May be exposed to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Six months of van transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely and professionally, and transport equipment as needed, to and from appointments and other ancillary locations.
Clean the inside of the van between patients using appropriate chemicals and ensure vehicles are clean and in working order.
Communicate with hospital staff to receive relevant data and instructions.
Inspect the vehicle before daily use, report concerns promptly, and help ensure safe and comfortable patient transport.
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.
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 in accordance with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule and complete required training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s effectiveness.
Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies when required.