Driver

Henderson Hospital; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a patient transport driver to support the Behavioral Health Center and IOP services. You will help move patients safely within and between facilities, ensuring comfort and safety during transfers.

Applicants should have reading and numerical competency, a valid driver’s license, and be at least 21. BLS certification and required trainings must be completed during orientation.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• One year previous experience as a driver preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age and cannot have any of the following within the last 36 months: been convicted of an alcohol/drug-related offense while driving, had driver’s license suspended/ revoked,convicted of two or more speeding violations or one or more other serious violations and/or been involved in one chargeable accident.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
• Handle with Care and Verbal DeEscalation training must be completed within 60 days of new hire orientation and annually prior to working in a clinical setting
• Ability to manage time independently and prioritize work.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all types of patients and caregivers.
• Requires specific knowledge of road and vehicle safety techniques, devices, and their application.
• Requires ability to use complex technical information.
• Must be able to listen, comprehend and absorb a variety of detailed information.
• Requires the ability to break down complex facts/process different types of information simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe transportation of patients correlating to the Behavioral Health Center and IOP services.
• Maintain time efficiency in patient transfers and prioritize routes.
• Communicate clearly with patients and caregivers to ensure comfort and safety.
• Complete required trainings and certifications within stated timelines.

Skills

Reading

Numerical competency

Time management

Communication with patients

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border.

In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas.

We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Responsible for the safe transportation of patients correlating to the Behavioral Health Center and IOP services.

Qualifications

Reading and numerical competency.

One year previous experience as a driver preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age and cannot have any of the following within the last 36 months: been convicted of an alcohol/drug-related offense while driving, had driver’s license suspended/ revoked,convicted of two or more speeding violations or one or more other serious violations and/or been involved in one chargeable accident. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Handle with Care and Verbal DeEscalation training must be completed within 60 days of new hire orientation and annually prior to working in a clinical setting

Ability to manage time independently and prioritize work. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all types of patients and caregivers. Requires specific knowledge of road and vehicle safety techniques, devices, and their application. Requires ability to use complex technical information. Must be able to listen, comprehend and absorb a variety of detailed information. Requires the ability to break down complex facts/process different types of information simultaneously.

EEO Statement

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