Van Driver BU - SMV Transportation - Day Shift - PRN

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 04/20/26 – 04/28/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

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 -REQUIRED
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class C - 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.
Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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