Driver/Courier - Medical Transport

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, a long-standing acute care facility and member of Prime Healthcare, seeks a patient transportation driver. Join an award-winning team committed to quality, compassion and community.

The role involves operating a vehicle to transport patients, coordinating with other departments, and assisting patients on entry and exit. We offer competitive pay between $23.00 and $26.22 per hour, full-time, day shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of our

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Class C Driver's License when driving vehicles with less than 10 seats or Class B with passenger endorsement when driving vehicles with more than 10 seats.
• No DUI or reckless driving violation in the past three years and maintaining an average of less than 3 points at all times.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Operates a vehicle to transport patients safely to and from destinations and assists patients on entry and exit as needed.
• Coordinates with other departments to provide maximum level of service to patients.
• Performs semi-skilled trades and duties of general maintenance as directed for operation of the vehicle.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Class C Driver's License or Class B with passenger endorsement

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

Responsibilities

Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of patients to and from various destinations and to assist patients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary. Coordinates with other departments to provide maximum level of service to patients. Performs semi-skilled trades and duties of general maintenance as directed for operation of the vehicle.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Class C Driver?s License when driving vehicles with less than 10 seats or Current Class B driver?s License with passenger endorsement when driving vehicles with more than 10 seats.
• No DUI or reckless driving violation in the past three (3) years and maintaining an average of less than 3 points at all times.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current, required.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 to $26.22. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf