Driver
Job Location:
Johnson, TN - USA
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Job Summary
The driver performs safe and efficient transportation of patients both within and outside the hospital environment to predetermined destinations using appropriate vehicles and equipment. Destinations include but are not limited to testing sites nursing facilities and private residences. The role requires adherence to established safety standards schedules and service expectations to ensure patient comfort dignity and a positive overall experience.
Primary Department Division or Unit:
Patient Transportation and Linen Services UHS Wilson Medical CenterPrimary Work Shift:
EveningRegular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20Compensation Range:
$17.05 - $22.17 per hour depending on experienceThis position is not eligible for benefits.
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- Operate department vehicles safely and efficiently in accordance with organizational policies and all applicable motor vehicle laws and regulations.
- Operate hydraulic vehicle lifts and related equipment as required to safely assist passengers and equipment.
- Provide courteous professional and responsive customer service to patients staff and visitors.
- Perform and document required daily and weekly vehicle safety inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
- Accurately complete daily driver logs applications and other required documentation using electronic or paper-based systems.
- Immediately report document and follow required procedures for vehicle accidents incidents or safety events.
- Follow assigned routes schedules and dispatch instructions to ensure timely and efficient transportation services.
- Safely utilize mobile phones and electronic devices in compliance with UHS policies and DMV regulations.
- Comply with all state federal and local motor vehicle regulations and safety laws.
- Physically assist patients with transfers into and out of wheelchairs stretchers and beds while using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
- Transport patientsincluding those with IVs oxygen or other medical equipmentbetween nursing units and ancillary departments using wheelchairs stretchers or beds as directed.
- Use electronic devices (mobile devices computers) to receive track and complete transport assignments.
- Transport deceased individuals to the morgue and assist with the release of deceased individuals from the morgue following established procedures.
- Prepare sort pick up and deliver supplies and equipment to designated areas including linen parcels patient care equipment records and mail.
- Clean inspect and maintain support services equipment and storage areas including stretchers wheelchairs frames postage machines and related equipment.
- Assemble disassemble and adjust orthopedic and traction equipment including Stryker and other traction frames.
- Assist with the coordination of external transportation trips including communication with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Current unrestricted drivers license
- Two (2) years maintenance of any form of drivers license with evidence of a clean driving record
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two (2) years driving experience.
- Customer service organizational communication and time management skills
- Previous health care experience
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United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system in New Yorks Southern Tier comprising four hospitals long-term care and home care services and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the regions population produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact and boasts a workforce of more than 6300 employees and providers.
At UHS our work is guided by our Values of Compassion Trust Respect Teamwork and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our missionwed love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with sponsored endorsed nor approved by nor otherwise associated with Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) UHS of Delaware Inc. nor their affiliates which can be found at .
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
United Health Services is a network of hospitals, urgent care clinics, and specialty medical services in NY's Southern Tier.
