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 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.