Emergency Vehicle Driver

Chsli; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Transportation Aide to support patient mobility and safe conveyance. You will operate vehicles, verify patient identity and maintain logs, ensuring timely door-to-door service.

Candidates must hold a NY driver's license, be on duty in uniform, and able to lift up to 150 pounds (300 with assistance). The role emphasizes clear communication with dispatchers and adherence to traffic laws.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand English.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver License.
• Ability to read and understand maps or GPS device.

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs accurately and legibly.
• Speak and understand the English language.
• Operate a mobile phone/radio and communicate with a dispatcher.
• Observe and obey NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles per policies.
• Maintain the highest levels of customer service.
• Confirm patient identity before transport with patient ID bracelet.
• Ensure door-to-door pickup/drop-off safely.
• Secure clients in the vehicle at all times as per procedure.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork.

Skills

English language

Tools

Driver's license (NY)

GPS device

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace

Job Details

Job Duties

• Maintain various logs in an accurate and legible manner
• Speak and understand the English language
• Properly operate a mobile phone and/or radio and communicate regularly with a dispatcher
• Observe and obey all NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws
• Operate and maintain company vehicles according to current policies and procedures
• Maintain the highest levels of customer service
• Patient identity must be confirmed prior to transport via a patient ID bracelet
• Ensure all clients are picked up and dropped off door-to-door and in a safe and appropriate manner
• Secure clients within the vehicle at all times as per current procedure
• Complete and submit all required paperwork

Requirements

• Possession of a valid NYS Driver License
• This license is to be on their person while on duty
• Be properly uniformed while on duty
• Possess and be able to read and understand a map and/or operate a global positioning system (GPS) device
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, and balance up to 150 pounds without assistance and up to 300 pounds with assistance.

Salary Range

USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.