Driver, Guest Transport

Orlando Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Transportation Aide to provide safe, prompt patient and guest mobility between hospital locations. You will operate vehicles, read maps to choose direct routes, and communicate professionally with guests while maintaining a courteous image.

The role requires a high school diploma, Heartsaver CPR-AED certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license. You will inspect vehicles daily, document mileage, and ensure attendance and policy compliance

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CPR-AED certification required.
• Valid Florida driver's license and insurable.
• Must follow Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Reads maps and determines the most direct route between destinations.
• Effectively communicates with guests and family.
• Presents a consistently professional image in dress, hygiene and communications.
• Uses knowledge of hospital locations to assist guests as needed.
• Performs daily inspection, maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Records and reports transportation statistics and mileage data.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per policies.
• May use portable radio and follow communications protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Navigation

Communication

Punctuality

Education

Heartsaver CPR-AED Certification

Valid Florida driver's license

Tools

Vehicle inspection

Radio communication

Job description

Position Summary

A Brief OverviewProvides safe, prompt transportation services to patients and family members to, from and between hospital locations as requested.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Reads maps and determines the most direct route between destinations.
• Effectively communicates with guests and family. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others through actions as well as verbal communications.
• Presents a consistently professional image in dress, hygiene and communications.
• Uses knowledge of the services provided at various hospital locations to provide assistance to guests as needed.
• Performs daily inspection, maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Assesses vehicle operating condition at the start of each shift, and documents any operating problems and maintenance needs and notifies the manager for resolution.
• Accurately records and reports passenger transportation statistics and vehicle mileage data for vehicles.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• May use a portable radio to receive and respond to requests for transportation and must be familiar with proper communications procedures and protocols.
• May pickup and deliver mail, supplies and/or special items as requested for department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• None.
• Maintains current Heartsaver CPR-AED Certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and must be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.