Transportation Driver, Full-Time Weekdays

ClearSky Health•Lecanto, FL

20h

About The Position

The Transportation Driver transports patients and/or equipment in a hospital-owned vehicle to and from outside appointments, clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, and other ancillary locations. The driver integrates company values into daily practice and provides safe, professional, and comfortable transport. When not transporting patients, the driver assists the EVS department. The position may require work during inclement weather and staffing emergencies, and includes other duties assigned to support the organization.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Maintain an acceptable driving record, a current class-specific driver's license, and insurability; the 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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a compassionate and understanding manner.
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.
May be exposed to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Six months of van transport experience preferred.
Certified Nurse's Aide license preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely and professionally.
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 support their physical and overall comfort.
Follow patient and vehicle safety requirements, including knowing which PPE is needed 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 implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Assist the EVS department when not transporting patients.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.