Transporter

DSA III - PATIENT TRANSPORTTitle: DSA III - PATIENT TRANSPORT (ESH00187)State Role Title: Psychiatric TechniciansHiring Range: $41,182 - $59,982Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Eastern State HospitalRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Patient Transport Driver will transport individuals from ESH to the community for the purpose of discharge and for discharge related community activities such as placement visits. Monitors patient behavior during transport to ensure they are calm and secure. Collaborate with social work staff to coordinate transportation schedules. Provides feedback to appropriate staff members (medical, nursing, social work) regarding patient transport needs and concerns. Maintains the assigned vehicle to ensure it is kept clean, operational, and safe for patient transportation while using the vehicle. During times when not actively transporting a patient or coordinating transportation, will perform discharge related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Social Work Director.Minimum Qualifications• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record for the last three years in all states in which licensed. • Experience with patient transport in a healthcare setting. • Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital.Additional Considerations• Experience working directly with individuals with challenging mental health and behavior issues in a public, residential, or psychiatric hospital.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. • Provide coverage in the Mailroom when additional staffing support is needed. • Provides coverage in area of Laundry Services to include replenishment of linens for units when needed. • Assist with PSR patient monitoring during downtime or in between scheduled runs. • Provide monitoring during patient/family visitation during normal work hours. • Assist with patient transports and staff transporting in inclement weather and/or emergencies.Contact InformationName: EASTERN STATE HOSPITALPhone: View phone number on click.appcast.io / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUSEmail: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTEDIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer