Medical Transportation Technician

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health division seeks a Medical Transportation Technician in Riverside County. The role transports patients to appointments, court hearings, and related services using County vehicles, with training provided.

Candidates should have a valid California driver's license, experience with patient transport, and strong map/navigation skills. On-call/weekend shifts may be required; bilingual preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; six months of providing basic patient care.
• G.E.D./equivalent with six months of transportation or support services experience in medical or social services; can substitute with a training program in basic patient care.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics, operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles, and DOT rules.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and staff between service areas and to appointments, court hearings, AA meetings, and hospital/jail discharges.
• Verify patient identification and obtain signatures to comply with patient health information regulations.
• Operate County vehicles to provide transportation and shuttle services for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain records of transportation services and vehicle maintenance; ensure vehicles are clean and properly supplied.
• Assist patients in entering and exiting vehicles and facilities; use lifts for wheelchair-bound patients as needed.
• Prioritize safety and comfort enroute by driving in accordance with traffic laws and policies; on-call, weekend, and evening shifts may be required.
• Transport tissue specimens and operate RV Mobile Health Unit when assigned.

Skills

Map applications

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

G.E.D. completion substitute for experience

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking to fill a Medical Transportation Technician for their Riverside location.

Candidates with a valid CDL and experience in the following are encouraged to apply

• Valid Class C driver’s license required; Class B or higher may be required, with driving experience.
• Experience transporting patients, including ambulance experience.
• Patient care experience and familiarity with the service area in Riverside County, Southern California.
• Ability to use map applications and a general understanding of the area's geographical layout.
• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

Additional essential duties include but are not limited to the following

• Transporting clients throughout Riverside County to Doctor/Behavior Health appointments or groups, court hearings, AA meetings, and Hospital/Jail discharges. Driving a mobile unit may occasionally be required ; Training will be provided.
• Candidates should demonstrate a patient and flexible mindset with ambulatory, wheelchair-bound, and other transported patients.
• Keeping track of vehicle mileage and vehicle maintenance.

Work schedule

9/80 Work schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, working Friday 8:00 AM –4:30 PM

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Transport patients, visitors and staff between various service areas; pick up and drop off patients or staff at designated shuttle service areas between various medical office buildings.
• Verify patient's identification and obtain signature of patient or authorized person to comply with patient health information regulations.
• Operate designated County vehicles to provide transportation and shuttle services to patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain records concerning transportation services provided and vehicle maintenance needs; ensure vehicles are clean and properly supplied.
• Assist patients, visitors or staff into and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; some vehicles require the operation of an automated lift to assist wheelchair bound patients and/or mobility-limited patients.
• Attend to patients' or clients' safety and comfort enroute by driving carefully and in accordance with state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and County policies and procedures.
• On-call, weekend and evening assignments may be required.
• Transport tissue specimens.
• Operate a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Mobile Health Unit; participate in the set up and teardown of mobile healthcare sites.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Six months of providing basic patient care.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Six months of providing transportation and/or support services for a medical, health, senior citizen, social services, or similar community agency, which must have included the transportation of clients to and from hospitals, healthcare facilities, or other institutions. (Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care may substitute for three months of the required experience.)

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The proper body mechanics in lifting and transferring patients; operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles (i.e., bus and vans); DOT road rules and regulations.
Ability to: Read, write and speak the English language; learn medical facility routines and techniques; perform basic patient care; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving and assisting patients; follow maps and directions; use good judgement when acting independent of supervisory guidance.

Other Requirements

• License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. A valid Class A or B California Driver's License may be required for some positions.

RUHS – Medical Center Assignment

Possession of a valid Commercial Class A or B California Driver's License with an air brakes endorsement is required for incumbents assigned to the Mobile Health Unit and/or any incumbent assigned to drive any vehicle which requires possession of a valid Commercial Class A or B California Driver's License with an air brakes endorsement.

RUHS – Medical Center Assignment

Possession of a valid Bloodborne Pathogens Training certificate and Hazard Communication training must be successfully completed within 6 months of hire date and maintained annually. Failure to obtain the required certificate and training will result in new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

Physical Requirement

This position involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, driving, and sitting for long periods of time. Duties require the use of proper body mechanics when lifting, supporting, or transferring patients, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role also includes operating medical transportation vehicles such as vans and buses, performing minor vehicle maintenance, and traveling throughout Riverside County.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County Of Riverside Human Resources Contact

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.