Compassionate Psychiatric Transport Driver

Oceans Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Midland, TX seeks a Driver to provide safe transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supporting therapeutic milieu and safety. You will follow Joint Commission and facility policies, perform route checks, and communicate with the Transportation Coordinator to schedule pickups and drop-offs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months experience with psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and following instructions.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Good physical and mental health with empathetic attitude.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe transportation for patients to appointments and to/from facility.
• Observes patients and ensures safety; does not leave patients unattended.
• Complies with safety regulations and infection control policies.
• Communicates with Transportation Coordinator to schedule pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintains on-call communication with nursing/admission staff during transport.
• Performs duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oceans Healthcare in Midland, TX seeks a Driver to provide safe transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supporting therapeutic milieu and safety. You will follow Joint Commission and facility policies, perform route checks, and communicate with the Transportation Coordinator to schedule pickups and drop-offs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months experience with psychiatric patients.