Van Driver - SRS Patient Transport - Day Shift - PRN

Sharp HealthCare • La Mesa, CA

1d • $28 - $34

About The Position

What You Will Do Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.

Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center -REQUIRED
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with the requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in transportation and working with people

Responsibilities

• Communication and teamwork
• Consistently communicates with passengers in a positive and professional manner.
• Distributes patient survey cards (50 required at annual evaluation)
• Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipated
• Works collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professional
• Maintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers, family members, physician office staff, and any other person who may need to be advised of patient transportation scheduling.
• Offers praise in appreciation of the work of others
• Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of others
• Wear clean, pressed uniform and name badge
• Customer service
• Attends staff meeting and driver training sessions
• Uses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengers
• Displays role model behavior which passengers can imitate
• Demonstrates assertive respectful behavior.
• Patient transport
• Assists passengers door-to-door and in and out of vehicles using safety precautions
• Assures that seat belts are always used
• Properly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devices
• Assures there is no smoking or eating in vehicle
• Functions effectively in stressful situations
• Completes assigned route within designated time frame
• Immediately reports any passenger issues or problems to dispatcher
• Communicates daily with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule
• Ensures ongoing communication with dispatchers by having pager and charged radio while on duty
• Does not utilize cell phones while driving. Personal cell phones may only be used during scheduled breaks
• Vehicle maintenance
• Performs pre-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicle
• Completes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection report
• Practices safe, defensive driving, with no at fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaints
• Immediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcher
• Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed
• Consistently records mileage and other essential trip information
• Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees