Patient Transport Driver - Hospital & Behavioral Health

Henderson Hospital; Mountain City (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Stock Purchase

Attendance Incentives

Shift Differential Pay

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Free Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, Tennessee is a 120-bed residential treatment facility seeking a dependable Driver to provide transportation support for patients and assist with the safe and efficient operation of hospital transportation services.

Responsibilities include safely transporting patients to and from appointments, maintaining vehicle safety and confidentiality, documenting logs, and coordinating with nursing staff and administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Healthcare, behavioral health, transportation, or patient-care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain professionalism in stressful or challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from approved appointments, facilities, and other designated locations.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures regarding patient transportation and safety.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly hospital vehicle.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Provide respectful, professional, and compassionate interactions with patients.
• Maintain confidential patient information at all times.
• Complete required transportation logs and mileage records.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety checks and report maintenance concerns.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Patient interaction

Independence

Professionalism under stress

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, Tennessee is a 120-bed residential treatment facility seeking a dependable Driver to provide transportation support for patients and assist with the safe and efficient operation of hospital transportation services.

Responsibilities include safely transporting patients to and from appointments, maintaining vehicle safety and confidentiality, documenting logs, and coordinating with nursing staff and administration.