Patient Van Driver - Full Time

Kingman Healthcare Incorporated (KHI)

Staff Position Description

Position Title:  Patient Van Driver Position Code: Driver-8026

Department: Plant Operations Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Plant Operations Director Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Operates KHI patient transport lift-equipped van or stretcher van to safely transport KHI patients for non-emergent, non-urgent medical-related needs.

Key Responsibilities

· Responds on an on-call basis to hospital department requests to transport non-emergent, non-urgent patients to and from hospital facilities using the KHI van. 

· Assists passengers, including elderly and disabled, in boarding and exiting the vehicle. 

· Operates the wheelchair lift and stretcher cot for non-ambulatory riders. 

· Secures wheelchairs, stretchers and other equipment using van tie-down systems. 

· Completes vehicle pre and post-use inspections including vehicle maintenance, completes logs and maintains reporting. 

· Operates van using extreme caution and defensive driving techniques; provides excellent customer service and ensures passenger safety at all times. 

· Administers first aid/CPR to patients in emergency situations. 

· Reports safety concerns immediately to appropriate staff.

· Complies with all Federal, State, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Licensure/Certification: 

Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record required

American Heart Association Heart Saver Certification within three (3) months of hire

Experience/Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrates a combination of education, training, and experience to operate and maintain a lift-equipped van and to assist passengers, which includes:

· Knowledge of traffic laws and safety requirements relating to the operation of a lift-equipped van

· Knowledge of defensive driving techniques

· Knowledge of the geography and street layout of the greater Kingman area and outlaying communities

· Knowledge of the operation, fueling, and general maintenance of transit vehicles,

· Knowledge of wheelchair lifts, stretcher cots, safety equipment

· Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance procedures

· Ability to assist persons with disabilities

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of customers

· Ability to maintain clear and accurate records, logs, and reports

· Ability to effectively respond to emergencies on and around the vehicle

· Ability to work varied hours, days, and shifts

Preferences

Previous experience with commercial customer transport

Special Position Requirements 

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Work Requirements

This position requires operating a large vehicle for extended periods of time and requires heavy lifting, pushing, climbing and crouching while assisting and securing passengers and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Must be able to perform CPR. 

Must have the ability to fully comply with the organization’s policies related to patient transport, drug and alcohol free workplace, and vehicle and wheelchair lift maintenance and operation procedures.

· Able to comply with regulatory vision requirements for driving patient-lift vehicle

· Able to lift and maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds

· Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.

· Assists with transfer of patients from our hospital to outside health care facilities.

· Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

· Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills

· Able to care for patients with infectious diseases

· Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day