Transportation Driver

Job Duties

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments.
• Reviews patient information prior to appointment in order to determine patient needs. Verify with nursing staff if there are questions.
• Implementing customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing and determining patient transportation system improvements.
• Informs family members of patient appointments upon request.
• Stay with patient at appointments to provide assistance upon request.
• Post appointments daily for staff and patients at least one day prior to appointment. Be available to answer questions regarding the appointment.
• Enter orders for appointment and transportation and retrieves/sends diagnostic labs needed for appointment.
• Determines best route to and from appointments prior to the departing time, along with equipment required to load and unload patient.
• Keeps equipment operating by establishing and enforcing operating and preventive maintenance rules; arranging for repairs, oil changes, etc.
• Provide and troubleshoot medical equipment needed for a patient transport, such as, but not limited to; O2, wheelchairs, gurneys, IVs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and crouch repetitively.
• Must be able to push a minimum of 200lbs for a long distance.
• Must be able to lift bulky heavy items up to 100lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver licence.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.