Invalid Van/Transport Driver

Category:

EMS City:

Jackson State:

Tennessee Shift:

10 - Evening (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Invalid Driver provides competent and age specific services for transporting patients and others as directed by EMS dispatch. They will provide basic life support in the event of a cardiac arrest during transport. Employee will be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicles and the safety of those they transport. Employee will be responsible for lifting and moving patient to wheelchairs or stretchers as required. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Document complete and accurate information of daily log sheet of invalid vehicle regarding checking liquid levels, lights, tires, and cleanliness of vehicle prior to starting each shift. Safely transports patients and visitors to determined location. Always ensures traveler safety by following proper safety precautions during all types of weather conditions. Washes and cleans shuttle vehicle as needed or required. Assumes responsibility for ensuring continued occupational growth. Incorporates age specific principles into job responsibilities and communication skills. Maintains appropriate licenses and certification required by the state. Participates in the Quality Improvement Plan. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High School education or equivalency.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

Must possess or obtain a valid Tennessee State class D driver's license. Must possess or obtain and have a safe driving record that is acceptable by hospital insurance carrier. Basic Life Support certification by American Heart Association must be current or obtained during orientation and kept current while in this position.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in operation of commercial vehicles desirable. Knowledge of operation of commercial vehicles as acquired through three months of on-the-job training.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare's accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.