Driver - Ambulance - PRN

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Driver position combines motor vehicle handling, patient/resident transport and safety duties.

You will set up equipment per manufacturer guidelines, maintain DOT-required records and communicate scheduling conflicts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills.
• Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability.
• Current valid driver’s license and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; if not certified at hire, certification within six months. Training will be provided.
• If driver operates an ambulance in Minnesota, must complete an approved EMR driver course.

Responsibilities

• Transports safely and as scheduled.
• Sets up equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and internal policy.
• Maintains records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports.
• Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Skills

Motor vehicle handling

Communication skills

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling.

Job Description

Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times. Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling. On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status. Works with all ages of patients/residents. Transports safely and as scheduled. Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition. Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy. Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports. Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills. Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability. The employee must have a current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months. Training will be provided. If driver is operating an ambulance in Minnesota, must also complete an approved EMR driver course Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.