PATIENT TRANSPORT DRIVER

US:NV:Carson City Patient Transport

Full Time Variable Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the Logistics Supervisor, the patient transport driver will be responsible for transporting and assisting on a non-emergency transport van, transporting patients home and to other facilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Current unrestricted Driver License
• Basic knowledge of Carson Tahoe and surrounding area, familiarity using GPS device

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license

Essential Functions

• Provide a professional and caring service for all patients while in the care of Carson Tahoe Health.
• Ensure at all times that patient safety remains a priority and that safe systems of work are adhered to regarding wheel chairs, clamps, seatbelts, etc.
• At all times follow policies and procedures and safely transport patients from one facility to another.
• Must perform a vehicle check daily, prior to transporting patients.
• Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment immediately, and check all vehicle inventory items at the end of shift and replace as needed.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in accordance with organizations Infection Control Policy.
• Report facts concerning accidents and incidents immediately to the Logistics Manager.
• Adhere to Highway Code and speed limit at all times.
• Maintains logs recording cargo/passengers transported, arrival and departure times, and miles traveled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.