Transportation Driver PRN

Responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of hospital vehicles, to include 15 passenger vans, wheelchair accessible bus, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Also provides safe, timely, and efficient transportation of hospital patients, staff, and guests.

This is a prn (as needed) position. Departmental hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6am-6:30pm

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years driving experience with a clean driving record. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to read and utilize maps to determine the shortest route to destinations.
Ability to operate all hospital vehicles in a safe, responsible and efficient manner.
Ability to communicate with the public, staff, and other drivers.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver License or CDL License class C or higher with a P endorsement. 
CPR certified or ability to obtain within 6 month period. 180 Days 
Must provide copy of Driving Record annually. 
Must be able to obtain D.O.T. Medical Examiners 

Job Functions
Essential job duties:

• Familiar with the hospital and departmental safety plan and execute all job responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.

• Familiar with the hospital performance improvement concepts and practices and participate in performance improvement activities as needed.

• Promotes the “RELATE” (Reassure, Explain, Listen, Answer, Take Action, Express, Appreciation) culture and a culture of Family/Patient-Center Care.

• Responsible for safely operating all HSC vehicles.

• Operates HSC vehicles to transport patients, staff, or other individuals on authorized trips.

• Transports supplies, runs daily shuttle service, makes pick up and/or drop-offs of medication and/or instruments to and from CNMC.

• Ensures all patients and passengers are properly secured in vehicle prior to proceeding on trips. Loading and unloading patients, equipment and supplies as required.

• Complies with local traffic regulations.

• Reports delays, accidents, and/or any unusual occurrences in accordance with established hospital procedures.

• Must not have any moving violations on license.

• Performs daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles and reports any maintenance deficiencies. Inspections include: checking tires, horn, windshield wipers, windows, etc. Maintains adequate gas level (no lower than ½ tank). Maintains oil, coolant, transmission and brake fluid levels to ensure safe operation of vehicle. Checks charge on fire extinguishers periodically and checks contents of first aid kits for completeness.

• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and maintains vehicle mileage logs.

• Has ability to operate 2-Way radio/cellular telephone.

• Must always wear seatbelts when operating HSC Vehicles.

• Must be able to read maps and find most timely route to destination.

• Must be able to work independently at times and be available during adverse weather and emergency conditions to work.

Other job duties:

• May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.