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Van Driver - Sharp Mesa Vista Patient Transport - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Job ID JR156394 Date posted 11/13/2024
San Diego, California
  • Mesa Vista Hospital
  • Variable
  • Per Diem
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Responsibilities

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

6:00-16:00

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$25.300 - $28.114 - $30.927


The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.



What You Will Do
Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.

Required Qualifications

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
  • Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center -REQUIRED


Preferred Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
  • Prior experience in transportation and working with people preferred.


Other Qualification Requirements

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.

    Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class C -REQUIRED

    Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with the requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.


Essential Functions

  • Communication and Teamwork
    Consistently communicates with passengers in a positive and professional manner.
    Distributes patient survey cards (50 required at annual evaluation).
    Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipated.
    Works collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professional.
    Maintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers, family members, physician office staff, and any other person who may need to be advised of patient transportation scheduling.
    Offers praise in appreciation of the work of others.
    Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of others.
    Wear clean, pressed uniform and name badge.
  • Customer Service
    Attends staff meeting and driver training sessions.
    Uses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengers.
    Displays role model behavior which passengers can imitate.
    Demonstrates assertive respectful behavior.
  • Patient Transport
    Assists passengers door-to-door and in and out of vehicles using safety precautions.
    Assures that seat belts are always used.
    Properly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
    Assures there is no smoking or eating in vehicle.
    Functions effectively in stressful situations.
    Completes assigned route within designated time frame.
    Immediately reports any passenger issues or problems to dispatcher.
    Communicates daily with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule.
    Ensures ongoing communication with dispatchers by having pager and charged radio while on duty.
    Does not utilize cell phones while driving. Personal cell phones may only be used during scheduled breaks.
  • Vehicle Maintenance
    Performs pre-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicle.
    Completes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection report.
    Practices safe, defensive driving, with no at fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaints.
    Immediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcher.
    Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed.
    Consistently records mileage and other essential trip information


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center; Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
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