Bilingual Transportation Driver

Suvida Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare seeks a Transportation Driver to support patient mobility at our Tucson centers. You will drive wheelchair vans, assist patients, and ensure vehicle safety and maintenance.

This role requires a clean driving record, 25+ age, bilingual English/Spanish, and 2+ years in healthcare transport plus 5+ years driving. ACLS/BLS certification is preferred. Join a dedicated team delivering reliable non-emergent transport for patients.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state driver’s license in good standing.
• Minimum age of 25.
• Clean Driving Record (MVR) in past 7 years.
• Clean Criminal Background.
• 2+ years in healthcare transportation.
• 2+ years of customer service.
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices.
• 5+ years operating motor vehicles.
• Experience with motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Drives wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to Suvida Healthcare Centers.
• Care for vehicles and ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Assist patients into and out of vehicles.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs with restraining devices.
• Communicate with clinic staff to report disruption of service.
• Clean, inspect, fuel, and document vehicle deficiencies.
• Keep records of trips, mileage, and accidents.
• Alert EMS and staff if patient presents an emergency during a trip.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Independent work

Geography knowledge

Driving safely

Education

High School Diploma

ACLS or BLS certification

Tools

Wheelchair securing devices

Wheelchair vans operation

Job description

Position Summary

The Transportation Driver will be an integral part of the Suvida Healthcare patient experience. This position will be responsible for driving a wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers. This position will also be responsible for the care of vehicles and ensuring maintenance is completed on schedule. The Transportation Driver will also transport patients during day trips by using a handicap accessible vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of customer service possible
• Displays respect and concern for all patients
• Attends all clinic huddles and clinic monthly meetings
• Drives company vehicles to and from individual patient care facilities/home per assigned schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Communicates with clinic staff or Center Director to report disruption of service.
• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and fueling of assigned vehicle, as well as documenting, reporting, and/or correcting any deficiencies found during the inspection.
• Ensures vehicles are taken for maintenance/inspections as per maintenance/inspection schedule
• Keeps records of trips, mileage, and accidents
• Alerts emergency medical services and clinic staff of any emergency patient may have during trip
• Other Duties as assignedby Center Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitie s

• Current and valid state issued driver’s license in good standing
• Applicant must have a minimum age of 25
• Clean Driving Record (MVP) in past 7 years
• Clean Criminal Background
• 2+ years progressive work experience in the healthcare transportation
• 2+ years of customer service
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices
• 5+ years of experience with operating motor vehicle
• Experience with operating wheelchairs, both motorized and non-motorized
• Experience in Value-based care operations preferred
• Considerable knowledge of geography of the business area and the location of roads and streets preferred
• Comfortable working independently
• Bi-lingual-English/Spanish required

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Active ACLS or BLS certification (or willing to obtain on within 7 days of start)

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.