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Job Description
Transport Driver - Part Time Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Maryland Heights, MO Job Details Part-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Defensive driving Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Provides reliable and safe transportation for the patients.
Schedule:
This position is for 20 hours a week. Schedule can be Monday - Friday with times ranging from 4am-9pm
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Transport patients and accompanying staff to office visits, hospital testing, out trips and other activities as requested. Flexibility with work schedule (hours of work) to accommodate transportation needs. Responsible for pre-trip inspection of patient wheelchairs and kid carts to ensure they are safe for transport, and for finding appropriate solutions/alternatives if necessary (e.g. ensuring chair has appropriate head rest, pommel, etc. or appropriate CPS compliant car seat) Prepares vehicles for Clinic trips, ensuring they are properly fueled, warmed up, de-iced and parked in appropriate ambulance bay Assists Transport RN and RT in gathering necessary supplies and preparing patient for Clinic Trip (e.g. pulse oximeter, blanket, stroller etc.) Responsible for safely loading passengers and ensuring they are appropriately secure in vehicles utilizing Car Seat Passenger Safety guidelines. Provides in the moment training and refreshers to necessary staff regarding lockdown procedure. Trains new drivers and Transport staff in safe operation of all vehicles, wheelchair lifts and lockdown procedure Cleans and stores any equipment used during Clinic trips (Car seat, pulse oximeter, stroller, etc.) Responsible for non-Clinic related trips such as lab specimen drops, picking up/dropping off equipment and/or patient belongings, transporting supplies for various fundraisers, etc. as needed Coordinates with Child Life and Recreational Therapy department to ensure vehicle availability for Community Integration Trips Child Passenger Safety - After completion of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) course, fits patients into correct car seat for age and size, correctly install car seat into caregiver vehicle and provides education to caregivers. Is familiar with the Transport Policies; Transporting Patient to Clinical Appointment, Vehicle Operator Safety, and Vehicle Use and Maintenance. Responsible for safety inspections of all vehicles every three months including monitoring tire pressure/tread depth, various fluid levels, electrical systems, wheelchair lifts, etc to ensure all vehicles are in working order. Coordinates and schedules any necessary maintenance and repairs (oil changes, tire replacement/repairs, etc.), as well as pick up, drop off and towing, if necessary. Maintains a log for each individual van and provides comprehensive monthly and YTD statistical report, including fuel cost, analysis of busiest days of week/time of day, most popular destinations, average trip length, etc. Maintains fuel levels in vans and performs refueling runs as needed. Provides receipts of transactions to Finance department Spot cleans interior and exterior of vehicles once a week and full cleaning of interior and exterior every once a month. Coordinates and schedules PRN drivers as needed Knows the mission and values of Ranken Jordan and in accordance, maintains appropriate professional behavior at all times. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or other appropriate leadership team member.
QUALIFICATIONS
: The Driver must have valid Missouri CDL, Missouri Chauffeur's license or Illinois Class C License Complete a Defensive Driving Course through Ranken Jordan Completion and successful passing of a Child Passenger Safety course is required within 90 days of hire. Incumbent should be able to read, speak, write, make calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
These include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, standing, carrying, and lifting of light loads (up to 35 lb.), as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
