Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Technician Driver -

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking, communication, and technical skills related to healthcare transport operations.
• Collaborates with dispatch and clinical departments to optimize work flows and patient experience.
• Maintains timely schedule and prompt response to calls of service.
• Models effective problem solving and conflict resolution practices.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Properly secure wheelchairs and stretchers using approved restraint systems.
• Complete administrative assignments such as trip documentation, mileage logs, signatures, and incident reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment.
• Approaches work in a manner that makes quality improvement a part of every activity.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Supports and reinforces a culture of safety, excellence, and just culture principles among the team.
• Assures the vehicle is secured at all times.
• Adheres to the health system or company Safe Driving policy, including all requirements and guidelines related to driver conduct, vehicle operation, and safety procedures.
• Able to adapt daily schedules to accommodate system needs.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• 1 or more years Transportation or healthcare experience
• CPR/ AED/ BLS
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent.
• MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Skills

• Fluent English
• Ability to assist patients with mobility needs.
• Ability to adhere to all traffic laws and restrictions.
• Patient Transfer
• Ability to work effectively under emergency conditions and stress.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Basic typing and word processing.
• Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment.
• Vehicle sanitation protocols.
• Transportation between various locations.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street, and GPS systems.
• Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests calmly and effectively.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Working under pressure and in a team environment.
• Ability to follow all hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Exerting in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Will need to be able to stoop/bend, kneel, and reach.