Transporter I Mobile Health Unit Driver
Transporter I Mobile Health Unit Driver
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Job Description
Department Overview
The OHSU Casey Eye Institute (Casey) Community Outreach Program supports Caseys mission to end preventable blindness in Oregon and broader goals of OHSU2025. As a donorfunded program with a mission to serve communities who experience barriers to basic vision care across Oregon this position provides critical operation and driving duties to ensure the safe operation(s) of the programs Mobile Health Units (MHUs) in coordination with program staff.
Function/Duties of Position
Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Driving Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe operation of the CEI MHUs throughout Oregon.
- Ability to set up operate load and unload RV equipment (leveling jacks generator HVAC shore power etc.
- Follows all Federal State and Local laws in regards to motor vehicle operation and safety.
- Ensure equipment is securely stored to reduce damage to equipment and vehicle.
- Adheres to all departmental parking and safety policies and procedures in the operation of motor vehicles.
- Commonly transported materials including people office and medical supplies/equipment event materials and other items.
- Responsible for maintaining timeliness of route and adjusting as needed to traffic or weather conditions.
- Responsible for maintaining integrity of materials throughout the transportation chain.
- Properly operates OHSUowned and leased vehicles in accordance with all Federal State and local laws as well as departmental policy and procedure.
- Completes daily vehicle inspections and documents as necessary.
- Reports and discrepancies to appropriate coordinator or management team member.
- Responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of vehicles operated.
- May be asked to install snow chains during inclement weather events.
- Provide general troubleshooting assistance for the vehicle/lift.
- Ensuring electrical panel and batteries are correctly powered up and down at the start/end of events.
- Manage fueling and fuel card.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Community Clinic Support
- Assist in vehicle and screening equipment set up onsite.
- Set up and breakdown interior equipment including ophthalmic exam equipment.
- Assists volunteers in setting up screening stations (checkin autorefractor & lensometer DA NA refraction tech frames checkout stations etc.
- Serve as professional representative of OHSU and the outreach program
- Providing support to volunteers and participants regarding clinic/program operations supplies/equipment locations and helping to ensure they have a positive and rewarding experience.
- Assist participants with egress to and from the mobile health unit.
- Assist with cleaning interior of MHUs pre/post event.
Other duties as assigned by program staff or physician on site.
Required Qualifications
Professional Experience:6 months of professional driving experience using vehicles such as sedans vans and box trucks. Current Drivers license and driving record that meets OHSUs driving requirements. Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office.
Education:High School or GED equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team with great accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete projects independently.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals including volunteers medical professionals students underserved populations patients and community partners.
- Ability to operate and communicate effectively and professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience driving large vehicles and/or RVs.
- Experience working with volunteers and/or community service/engagement.
All are welcome
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