Patient Transportation Specialist | Full-Time
On-sitePascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Operate the SRHS Patient Transportation fleet to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective client transport to and from medical appointments within the service area. Assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary, while performing required pre-trip inspections to meet federal, state, and SRHS safety standards. Maintain accurate electronic tablet and paper records, ensure daily interior vehicle cleanliness, and apply BCLS certification and safe lifting techniques. Requires a Class D driver's license (Class C with P endorsement preferred), DOT medical certification, and keyboard proficiency. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Alabama or Mississippi class D driver's license
- DOT Medical Certification
- P endorsement
- BCLS certification
- Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue
- Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends
- Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities
- Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills
- Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
- Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations
- Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
- Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient)
- Must possess appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages
Desired Qualifications
- Class C with P endorsement
- Prior experience driving a passenger-type vehicle in an employment/work setting (i.e., school bus, shuttle bus, passenger van, etc.)
- Driving experience including, providing pre-trip inspections and vehicle maintenance
- Prior training on safe lifting techniques
- How to operate various personal transport devices, such as wheelchairs
- How to deal with various client physical and mental disabilities
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