Driver Attendant, Full Time, Behavioral Hospital

Driver Attendant

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Driver Attendant is light manual work in the operation of motor vehicles used to transport the ill. Work involves responsibility for the safe operation of passenger vehicles such as vans, station wagons or automobiles in transporting ill persons. Incumbents typically transport patients to clinics, hospitals or other treatment facilities from nursing homes or private residences.

Responsibilities:

• Operates passenger vehicles to transport patients between nursing or private homes and clinics or other medical facilities.
• Transports clients being treated under rehabilitation programs to clinics or other treatment or diagnostic facilities.
• Administers first aid in emergencies to patients in transit.
• Transports patients to appropriate facility for further care.
• Completes dispatch records showing patients name, destination mileage and other related information.
• Assures that assigned vehicles are clean and adequately supplied with fuel.
• Reports need for maintenance to supervisor.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies in the Ambulatory Care Center (East/West).
• May be responsible for transporting sensitive medical supplies, equipment, or medications, requiring careful handling, timely delivery, and adherence to specific risk protocols.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. Must have a clean driving record, free from major traffic offenses such as accidents, DUIs, and traffic violations.

Physical Requirements - Job functions require extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift, push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).