UNIV-Patient Transport Operator- Fleet Operations

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Transport Coordinator, the successful applicant would be responsible for safely transporting patients around the medical district and tri-county area for follow-on care.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001184 Fleet Operations

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-02

Pay Range

23,253.00 - 33,139.50 - 43,026.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties: 

• 30% - Transports clinical staff, patients, students, and/or employees to various locations within the assigned area of operations. Boards and discharges passengers with concern and consideration in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor vehicle performance on the road and immediately isolate and remedy issues that are within the normal scope of a vehicle operator’s responsibility. - (Essential)

• 30% - Responsible for fueling and cleaning of vehicle; mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and washing. Performs operator’s pre/post vehicle inspections and adds fluids as needed. Performed in all weather conditions consistent with safety. - (Essential)

• 20% - Responsible for transporting patients that require special assistance. Must transport patients in wheel chairs using the Q-Straint system. Responsible for following all procedures regarding the safe and timely transport of patients. - (Essential)

• 15% - Substitutes for other drivers, quick rides, out of town travels (day trip). Communicates with UTS and Life Guard dispatchers to ensure daily assignments. - (Essential)

• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Non-Essential)

Preferred Experience & Additional Skills: Must be able to safely operate all types of motor vehicles including: cars, trucks, vans, and small buses. Must be able to communicate effectively and work efficiently under stress. Must have current, valid SC Driver's License and a certified copy of ten year driving record from DMV.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, motorized vehicles or machinery that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a valid driver's license and/or commercial driver's license.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred: Must be able to safely operate all types of motor vehicles including cars, trucks, vans, and small buses. Must be able to communicate effectively and work efficiently under stress. Must have current, valid SC Driver's License and a certified copy of ten-year driving record from DMV.


Departmental Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform cleaning/maintenance duties in all weather conditions and lift and move heavy objects such as mop/bucket, vacuum cleaner, etc. Requires sitting 80% of the time. Must be able to climb stairs.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Possess good grip strength. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to