Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee all aspects of the transportation department including logistics.
- Allocate transport shift activity, ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet planned activity levels.
- Ensure facility vehicles are in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.
- Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.
- Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
- Maintain vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance is completed as required.
- Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
- Complete all transportation documentation accurately and timely.
- Schedule drivers for appropriate runs.
- Drive facility vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment as needed.
- Maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff if applicable.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One or more years’ experience in a similar position required.
- One or more years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid State Driver’s License required.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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