Driver - Full Time, Days (East Los Angeles)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Driver transports patients between home and hospitals or vice versa. Primary duties include ensuring all policies/procedures are followed, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Assists with performing routine clerical tasks, and other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Current Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification (within first 30 days of employment)
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Previous experience transporting patients

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Constantly
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - Constantly

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Demonstrates excellent driving skills, following all policies/procedures and rules of the road. Transports patients according to daily schedule supplied by the dispatcher. Ensures that patient pick-up and drop-off is completed in timely manner based on the calculated route. Notifies dispatcher as appropriate when unforeseen delays occur. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate.
• Transports patients while taking in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• Checks conditions of vehicle per hospital policy and procedure and reports any unsafe conditions or repair needs to Transportation Director. Completes all logs as required.
• Assists patient in and out of vehicle, as may be required. Requests assistance when appropriate for patient safety. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Pay Rate: Min - $18.60 l Max - $24.20

Job Listing ID:1801560