The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting patients and/or equipment to and from various outside appointments, clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, or other ancillary locations via hospital-owned vehicle. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Transports patients in a safe and professional manner
• Assures vehicles are clean and in working order. Responsible for cleaning of inside of van utilizing appropriate chemicals between patients.
• Communicates with various hospital staff in order to receive relevant data and instructions.
• Inspects vehicle prior to daily vehicle usage for safe and comfortable patient transport. Reports vehicle concerns timely.
• Assists with transferring and balancing patients. Ensures patients’ physical and overall comfort.
• Follows all patient safety and vehicle safety requirements. Responsible for knowing what PPE to apply to patient and driver prior to transport.
• Notifies proper staff regarding changes in condition or behavior of patient.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• When not transporting patients, will assist the EVS department.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements 

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required through American Heart or American Red Cross.
• Six months van transport experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Certified Nurse's Aide License preferred
• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current class specific driver’s license, and insurability.
• Driving record must meet the standards of the Transportation Policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency using the machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, compassionate and understanding.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of sitting, driving, and reaching, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.