Driver Pediatric Mobile Program

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 3,155,000 - 4,732,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Driver for the 08801 AMG Lutheran General Residency - Pediatrics: Mobile Care. This PRN role supports pediatric mobile care units and backs up full-time drivers, typically 1–2 days a month.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 1 year of driving large vehicles, a CDL B with passenger endorsement, and CPR certification. Emphasis on safety, patient transport, and unit upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year previous experience in driving large vehicles.
• Current CPR Certification (will provide upon hire).
• Valid Illinois State driver's license.
• Illinois CDL class B license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Transport team members and mobile care unit to and from client sites.
• Establish a safe environment and follow road safety rules.
• Assist in transporting patients on and off the mobile care unit.
• Maintain routine maintenance and cleanliness of the mobile care unit.
• Schedule driver coverage with the program coordinator.
• Attend to patient check-in and health/safety screenings.

Skills

Organization & time management

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emergency communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B w/ passenger endorsement

Illinois Driver's License

Job description

Department:

08801 AMG Lutheran General Residency - Pediatrics: Mobile Care

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This PRN role will support both pediatric care mobiles for the North & South teams. This driver role will be utilized to support back up coverage of the full-time drivers. Expected need is 1-2 days a month.

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Major Responsibilities:

• A safe environment is monitored and maintained according to license and organizational policy and procedures.
• 3)Reports safety events via organizational procedures as well as to program coordinator.
• 4)Utilizes appropriate emergency resources as directed (for vehicle accidents or client incidents).
• 5)Assists in the transport of patients on and off the mobile care unit (both wheelchair lift and on the main stairs).
• 6)Assists with the daily and routine maintenance tasks of the mobile care unit.
• 1)Accountable for transporting team members and mobile care unit to and from client sites.
• 2)Establishes and maintains a safe environment for all clients within the mobile care unit by wearing seatbelts, operating vehicles safely and obeying rules of the road.Assists with mobile care unit operation, as well as maintenance oversight of the program's mobile health vans.
• 1)Organizes and transports supplies and materials at direction of team members.
• 2)Ensure mobile care unit clean and organized before and after site visit.
• 3)Fills in as a driver for alternate care mobile sites as needed.
• 4)Works with program coordinator to find and schedule driver coverage.
• Involved in appropriate maintenance functions of the mobile care unit and program's mobile health vans.
• 1)Schedules and delivers van for service and routine maintenance.
• 2)Monitors and maintains appropriate fuel and vehicle fluid levels.
• 3)Assists other staff in with "end of the day" tasks i.e. waste disposal and equipment maintenance.
• 4)Ensures mobile care unit exterior is clean and functional
• 5)Maintains maintenance log
• Attends to patient check-in, and any health/safety related screenings.
• 1)Patient check-in and assisting patients on van to be seen by clinical team.
• 2)Registration and consent completions. Computer training will be provided.
• 3)Attend to any health/safety screening mandated by State or Hospital policy/protocol.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year previous experience in driving large vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Organization, planning and time management skills.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Requires ability to communicate factual information in an emergency situation.
• Current CPR Certification. (will provide upon hire)
• Valid Illinois State driver's license which is monitored annually.
• Illinois CDL class B license with passenger endorsement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Knowledgeable regarding preventative vehicle maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot vehicle problems onsite and communicate to automotive service provider. Outdoor environment where work requires exposure to various weather conditions. Ability to accompany students to and from school to mobile health unit.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.