Patient Transport Driver - Safe, On-Time Routes

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Long Beach Healthcare System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and supplies using vans, wheelchair vehicles, and larger passenger buses within the VA network and partner facilities.

The role requires safe driving, route planning, patient assistance, door operation, log maintenance, and strict adherence to VA/DOT safety policies. Typical weekday schedule; candidate must meet federal qualifications and pass drug testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in safe transportation of passengers and cargo.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on patient transport vehicles.
• Operate multi-passenger wheelchair-equipped vans and larger vehicles.

Responsabilités

• Operate patient transport vehicles to VA facilities and private sites.
• Drive scheduled routes and special runs.
• Ensure passenger safety and enforce seatbelt use.
• Read maps and determine safest routes under traffic conditions.
• Load and unload patients and equipment safely.
• Maintain operator inspection checklists and logs.
• Communicate with dispatcher via radio to coordinate assignments.

Connaissances

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Passenger safety

Route planning

Recordkeeping

Description du poste

The Long Beach Healthcare System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and supplies using vans, wheelchair vehicles, and larger passenger buses within the VA network and partner facilities.

The role requires safe driving, route planning, patient assistance, door operation, log maintenance, and strict adherence to VA/DOT safety policies. Typical weekday schedule; candidate must meet federal qualifications and pass drug testing.