Medical Transportation Technician Indio Throughout Riverside County
Medical Transportation Technician Indio Throughout Riverside County
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$ 37440 - 52228
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision transports or shuttles patients visitors staff and materials to various destinations inside and outside of medical facilities; performs other related duties as required.
The Medical Transportation Technician is the journey level classification in the Medical Transportation Technician series and reports to a Supervising Medical Transportation Technician. Incumbents perform the full range of duties requiring a greater technical knowledge and are responsible for providing nonemergency transportation or shuttle services with relative independence as supervisory guidance is not available when away from medical facilities.
The Medical Transportation Technician is distinguished from the Senior Medical Transportation Technician classification in that the latter functions in a lead capacity.
Additional essential duties include but are not limited to the following:- Transporting clients to and from placements to food banks to DPSS civil and criminal court medical/dental/behavioral health appointments.
- Transporting clients while linked with the CARE Act program.
- Candidates with experience transporting patients
- Bilingual candidates
- Experience with severe behavioral health population: schizophrenia
*A current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Work schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.
Work Address: 44199 Monroe St Indio CA 92201
*This position will require traveling throughout Riverside County but is stationed in Indio.*
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health SystemEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Transport patients visitors and staff between various service areas; pick up and drop off patients or staff at designated shuttle service areas between various medical office buildings.
Verify patients identification and obtain signature of patient or authorized person to comply with patient health information regulations.
Operate designated County vehicles to provide transportation and shuttle services to patients visitors and staff.
Maintain simple records concerning transportation services provided and vehicle maintenance needs; ensure vehicles are clean and properly supplied.
Assist patients visitors or staff into and out of the vehicle facility or their homes to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; may use an automated lift.
Attend to patients or clients safety and comfort en route by driving carefully and in accordance with state and local traffic laws ordinances and County policies and procedures.
Remain available for oncall weekend and evening assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education:Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Six months of providing basic patient care.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Six months of providing transportation and/or support services for a medical health senior citizen social services or similar community agency which must have included the transportation of clients to and from hospitals healthcare facilities or other institutions. (Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care may be substituted for three months of the required experience.)Other RequirementsLicense: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The proper body mechanics in lifting and transferring patients; operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles (i.e. bus and vans); road rules and regulations.
Ability to: Read write and speak the English language; learn medical facility routines and techniques; perform basic patient care; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting moving and assisting patients; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving at least 100 pounds; handle patients in a manner which will not aggravate their condition; follow maps and directions; use good judgement when acting independent of supervisory guidance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This classifications rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.
For specific questions regarding this position please contact Anay Sanchez by at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
