Behavioral Health Transport Specialist

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transporter to support our Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism programs. You will provide transportation for psychiatric patients to and from the facility and accompany them on appointments.

The role requires basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, the ability to stay calm in traffic, and adherence to all laws and safety policies. Prior experience transporting psychiatric patients is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have prior experience transporting psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Providing transportation services as needed and /or directed.
• Provide transportation for psychiatric patients to and from the facility.
• Transport patients on all assigned trips as appropriate, to and from appointments.
• Responsible for all vehicle transportation, maintenance logs, registrations and updated insurance cards.
• Maintain GA DDS driver updates
• Reports all van maintenance problems to the maintenance coordinator and Director of Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance; basic auto repair skills, such as ability to change a flat tire, ability to check fluid levels and add fluids, ability to check tire inflation, etc
• Ability to maintain composure while driving patients during rush hour on local freeways, streets and highways;
• Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles.
• Follows all laws while in a vehicle established by Law Enforcement-Follows all traffic laws while in a vehicle.
• Keeps all vehicles clean. Reports all safety issues with vehicles to supervisor.
• Communicate and consult with the Residential Manager and COO regarding patient care issues and information, as needed.
• Monitors client activities on the unit to ensure compliance with the Program and Institute Rules and Regulations;
• Answers all calls and directs accordingly
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
• Flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Assist with patient care needs as needed
• Comply with facility’s policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transporter to support our Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism programs. You will provide transportation for psychiatric patients to and from the facility and accompany them on appointments.

The role requires basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, the ability to stay calm in traffic, and adherence to all laws and safety policies. Prior experience transporting psychiatric patients is preferred.