Behavioral Health Patient Transport Driver (PRN/Per Diem)

UHS; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturday availability

Potential for full-time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering inpatient and outpatient services. The Patient Transporter drives patients to appointments, performs basic vehicle maintenance, and may assist with patient activities between transports.

This PRN/Per Diem role includes Saturday availability with potential to become full time as the program grows. Minimum education is a high school diploma; nursing assistance coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing assistance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Passenger transportation experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working in behavioral health or in a hospital environment preferred.
• Required Certification/ License: Valid Arizona driver’s license with a clear 39 month driving report.
• Preferred Certification/ License: EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the program and appointments safely and punctually.
• Perform basic automotive maintenance, fueling, fluids checks, and tire inflation.
• Assist with patient activities between transports and help transport meals from external facility.
• May support other facility areas as assigned.

Skills

Passenger transportation experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistance education (2 years)

Job description

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering inpatient and outpatient services. The Patient Transporter drives patients to appointments, performs basic vehicle maintenance, and may assist with patient activities between transports.

This PRN/Per Diem role includes Saturday availability with potential to become full time as the program grows. Minimum education is a high school diploma; nursing assistance coursework is preferred.