Transportation Specialist

Location: LIFE Geisinger Wilkes-Barre Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary Responsible for providing safe transportation and supportive assistance in accordance with the individual’s functional ability to patients and guests in a timely, competent manner and communicating important information relevant to overall care plan to the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities Provide safe transportation and supportive assistance to patients and guests. Escort passengers during transport to and from pickup to delivery site. Follow established schedules, making adjustments to meet unanticipated changes. Determine the safest and most efficient pick‑up and delivery routes while considering the needs of participants and the requirements of the clinic and therapies. Maintain a narrative of the route. Safely carry out one‑person transfers of passengers to and from vehicles and inside vehicles. Ensure all passengers wear safety belts, wheelchairs are locked into position, and correct use of ramps for loading and unloading patients. Maintain and ensure oxygen supply and use is provided to patients as directed by clinical staff during transport. Follow regulatory processes to identify and report grievances and service requests with prompt reporting and appropriate escalation. Transport medications, DME, and supplies for patient use with adherence to chain of custody for controlled substances and regulatory reporting. Administer first aid and CPR during transport, following emergency guidelines. Promptly report patient or guest‑related concerns noted in home or van. Document according to program policy, including accidents and incidents. Inspect vehicles and maintain them in a clean and safe condition. Maintain daily documentation of passenger logs, mileage, service records, etc. Offer support services to additional departments as needed, including transporting documents to post office, bank, etc. Provide support in the department. Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. Require the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Require sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Position Details Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required) Experience None specified. Licenses Valid Driver’s License - Default Issuing Body Skills Communication Customer Service Organizing Teamwork EEO Statement Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr