PATIENT TRANSPORT DRIVER

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking a Patient Transport Driver to support non-emergency transport services. You will transport patients home and to other facilities as needed, under the Logistics Supervisor's direction, with a focus on safety and patient care.

The role requires BLS certification and familiarity with the local area. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and an EMT license is a plus. This is a full-time position with variable shifts, based in Carson City, NV.

Qualifications

• BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.
• Familiarity with the Carson Tahoe service area and GPS usage is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, compassionate patient transport service.
• Safely transport patients between facilities following policies.
• Perform daily vehicle checks before transport.
• Report defects or equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain infection control and vehicle cleanliness.
• Log transport details (times, miles) accurately.

Skills

BLS (AHA) certification

GPS navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT license

Tools

GPS device

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Transportation | Full Time

Posted 3 days ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City Patient Transport

Full Time Variable Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the Logistics Supervisor, the patient transport driver will be responsible for transporting and assisting on a non-emergency transport van, transporting patients home and to other facilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Basic knowledge of Carson Tahoe and surrounding area, familiarity using GPS device

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license

Essential Functions

• Provide a professional and caring service for all patients while in the care of Carson Tahoe Health.
• Ensure at all times that patient safety remains a priority and that safe systems of work are adhered to regarding wheel chairs, clamps, seatbelts, etc.
• At all times follow policies and procedures and safely transport patients from one facility to another.
• Must perform a vehicle check daily, prior to transporting patients.
• Report defects and deficiencies of the vehicle and equipment immediately, and check all vehicle inventory items at the end of shift and replace as needed.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in accordance with organizations Infection Control Policy.
• Report facts concerning accidents and incidents immediately to the Logistics Manager.
• Adhere to Highway Code and speed limit at all times.
• Maintains logs recording cargo/passengers transported, arrival and departure times, and miles traveled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.