Transportation Driver- Full Time
Transportation Driver- Full Time
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27-08-2025
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27-08-2025
Job Description
POSITION: NON-EMERGENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents the job requirements and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from medical institutions for non-emergent health care services under the direction of the Transportation Dispatcher.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Transportation Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all hospital staff and the public
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must possess a valid Chauffeurs License. BLS certification is required.
Work Experience: Prior experience in patient transport healthcare or customer service is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Physical Requirements:
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents the job requirements and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from medical institutions for non-emergent health care services under the direction of the Transportation Dispatcher.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Transportation Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all hospital staff and the public
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide timely safe and courteous transportation services for patients for non-emergency services
- Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle including those with limited mobility using wheelchairs or walkers as needed
- Load secure and unload mobility aids such as walkers and wheelchairs to prevent shifting or damage during transport
- Verify that all patient equipment and belongings are accounted for during pick-up and drop-off
- Ensure patient safety during transport by using proper restraints securing mobility devices and following safety protocols
- Operate wheelchair lifts or other vehicle accessibility features as needed
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients coworkers department representatives etc.
- Adhere to pre-scheduled routes and pickup/drop-off times while being flexible to accommodate urgent changes or delays
- Respond to scheduling changes or emergencies promptly and professionally
- Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure it is clean and report issues regarding vehicle maintenance needs incidents vehicle issues and passenger concerns to the Transportation Director immediately
- Maintain accurate records of transport times mileage and passenger details
- Follow all traffic laws road safety regulations and company policies
- Follow HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and medical information
- Attend training sessions on proper equipment handling patient assistance techniques and vehicle safety protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must possess a valid Chauffeurs License. BLS certification is required.
Work Experience: Prior experience in patient transport healthcare or customer service is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Interpersonal skills and compassion
- Strong ability to operate vehicles safely in various conditions
- Ability to use GPS systems and follow routes efficiently
- Ability to adapt to changes in schedule or routing
Physical Requirements:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly (e.g. walkers small wheelchairs medical equipment)
- Assist patients with limited mobility including supporting body weight for brief periods during transfers
- Ability to push pull and maneuver adult patients in wheelchairs over various surfaces including ramps and curbs potentially weighing up to 300 pounds (with mechanical assistance or team help when needed)
- Frequent entering and exiting of vehicles sometimes in adverse weather conditions
- Frequent bending stooping kneeling and reaching to assist patients secure equipment or enter/exit the vehicle
- Frequent use of hands and arms to operate steering wheel manage mobility devises and fill out paperwork
- Manual dexterity for securing wheelchairs adjusting seat belts and handling medical equipment
- Ability to assist patients to and from building entrances safely
- Ability to move around the facility(s) to access various departments
- Ability to communicate information accurately so others will understand.
- Ability to observe details at close range (e.g. GPS maps etc.) and at a distance (e.g. road signs pedestrians other vehicles) to safely operate a vehicle.
- Visual and auditory ability to safely operate a motor vehicle observe surroundings and communicate with patients and dispatchers
- Tolerance for varying weather conditions during outdoor activities like vehicle loading/unloading and patient escorting
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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