Medical Transportation Driver

About the role

Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 186-bed skilled nursing facility in Chambersburg, PA 17202 with a supportive family environment, actively seeking a full-time driver with experience driving passenger vehicles. Drivers transport patients to medical appointments and must be dependable, timely, friendly, with good phone skills and excellent customer service.

The primary purpose of this position is to safely and courteously transport residents in the transport vehicle from the facility to physician offices, dental appointments, eye doctor appointments, audiology appointments, and for treatments, X-rays, MRIs, and CAT scans as directed by the facility’s scheduler, DON, and administrator. Additionally, the driver delivers residents’ medical records, X-rays, and medical equipment as directed.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• CPR certification required
• Must be dependable, timely, friendly, with good phone skills and excellent customer service
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served
• Must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical/drug screen
• Professional healthcare transportation experience with passenger vehicles required

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and transfer patients
• Coordinate with facility medical and nursing personnel regarding transporting residents to scheduled medical appointments
• Report any known or potential mechanical problems or repairs with the facility’s vehicle to the Maintenance Director immediately
• Use protective clothing or devices when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
• Report missing or illegible labels and MSDSs to supervisor
• Ensure emergency equipment (triangles, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit) is available and in good working condition
• Recommend equipment and supply needs for the facility’s vehicle to supervisor
• Use supplies efficiently to avoid waste
• Assist in moving and arranging equipment and supplies to ensure the facility’s vehicle is ready for scheduled appointments and activities
• Support nursing and maintenance departments as needed

Benefits

• Daily pay option – get paid daily
• Competitive pay rates
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Team-centered culture supporting S.H.A.R.E. values (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• Employer who cares about employees