Driver

Summary The driver safely transports patients, medical supplies, or specimens between homes, facilities, and appointments, requiring excellent driving, patient assistance (sometimes with wheelchairs), vehicle maintenance, and detailed record-keeping, focusing on compassion for our patients. Responsibilities Patient Transportation: Safely operates hospital-owned vehicles to transport patients, visitors, and staff as requested. Operates vehicles to transport supplies, equipment, inter-office mail, specimens, etc. Follow all traffic laws, ensure vehicle and passenger safety, and operate responsibly. During transport, is responsible for the safety, location, and well-being of the people being transported, focusing on patient assistance with loading/unloading patient belongings. Will only transport minors (those individuals under the age of 18) with clinical staff, parent, or guardian in the vehicle with the driver. Driver is responsible for their hospital-issued cell phone and must carry it at all times while on duty and on call. Vehicle Responsibility Assigned Vehicle – Checks lights, fluid levels, and safety equipment daily; maintains appearance and cleanliness (interior and exterior) daily. Vehicle Fleet – All drivers are responsible for the appearance (interior and exterior), cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and fuel level for all hospital-owned vehicles. Ensures patient-care vehicles are cleaned off and cleared of snow and ice for safe patient and staff use. Moves vehicles as needed for the maintenance department to complete snow removal. Ensures all hospital vehicles have up-to-date registration and insurance cards in their assigned pouch. Ensures all hospital vehicles have their safety toolbox and all items are accounted for on a scheduled monthly basis or after a known emergency with a vehicle. Drivers must carry emergency phone numbers on their assigned cell phone (911, insurance company, towing service). Professionalism Complies with hospital-directed dress code; maintains a professional appearance at all times; maintains patient confidentiality; follows all directives of the Executive Director of Procurement; complies with hospital policies, procedures, and safety, employee health, staff education, and performance improvement programs; begins drives on time and is prepared for job responsibilities; communicates respectfully with all patients, visitors, and staff, keeping conversations to a minimum and discussing only general subjects such as sports or weather; complies with on-call policy and maintains availability during scheduled on-call periods. Multi-disciplinary Function Assist staff with search of patient luggage (as requested). Assist in the training and orientation of a new driver under the direction of the Executive Director of Procurement. Take personal responsibility to communicate daily with assigned staff during the coordination of patient transports. Work as a member of a team. Strong customer service skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Respond to drivers’ requests and emails as assigned. Physical and Mental Demands Verbal and hearing ability to interact with patients and employees. Numerical ability required to maintain records. Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal, and auditory means. Good hand-and-eye coordination; manual dexterity for skillful driving. Must possess the skills to drive in all weather conditions. Must be able to read maps and operate a GPS to find locations in unfamiliar territory. Must spend majority of time driving. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Physically and mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician. Education and Training Requirements 18 years of age or older. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. Must be approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital insurance carrier. Previous experience in transporting people preferred. Experience in the mental health field preferred. Available Schedules Monday-Friday: 7 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday: 9:30 AM - 6 PM (drivers will also participate in a rotating on-call schedule) Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 401(k) retirement plan Employee share program Life/disability insurance Flex spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Health and wellness program Employee assistance program (EAP) Equal Employment Opportunity EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity - Rogers Behavioral Health #J-18808-Ljbffr