Driver, Mobile Mammography Unit -The Women's Center - The Jewish Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health seeks individuals committed to its values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to join its team. The Ambulette Driver position focuses on providing safe non-emergency transportation for health care related services.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ambulance service and hospital policies, procedures, and practices.
• Operates ambulette safely and adheres to all road and vehicle laws.
• Transports ambulatory and wheelchair-bound passengers to and from scheduled and requested destinations.
• Assists patients as needed into/out of facilities or residences.
• Directs and guides passenger activities during travel.
• Performs CPR and/or basic first aid as needed and summons for assistance as outlined by emergency procedures.
• Communicates with central dispatch via radio for changes in schedule, passenger status, and emergencies.
• Ascertains appropriate passenger information for billing, scheduling, and report generation.
• Keeps patient information confidential.
• Participates in staff meetings and stays informed about changes in policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license in state of practice.
• DOT physical certificate and CPR with First Aid course required before hire in SC based on state requirements for licensed wheelchair transport services.
• One year of acceptable driving record as outlined by hiring organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.
• Respects other's dignity and rights.
• Keeps patient information and other sensitive information confidential.

Skills

• Safe driving skills.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Effective communication skills.
• Confidentiality and patient care knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.