Patient Transport Specialist - Safe, Caring Driver

River Vista Behavioral Health; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a patient transport team member to move patients to and from the facility while maintaining safety and continuous observation. You will model appropriate conduct and support patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include driving safely, adhering to policies, maintaining the van log, and coordinating with staff to ensure patient welfare. Flexible hours and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current medical examination.
• Must be 21 years or older and have and maintain a good driving record as obtained from the DMV.
• Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation training within 90 days of employment and CPR (training provided in-house).
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility in a safe manner.
• Obey all traffic laws while driving company vehicles.
• Report all van maintenance problems to the Transportation Supervisor and Outpatient Manager.
• Responsible for the van log, ensuring that the address and phone numbers are updated.
• Communicate and consult with the Outpatient Manager and other staff members regarding patient care issues and information.
• Get lunch from the cafeteria and provide to patients, as assigned.
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries at all times.
• Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Consistently follow established procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Verbal de-escalation

CPR training

GPS navigation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a patient transport team member to move patients to and from the facility while maintaining safety and continuous observation. You will model appropriate conduct and support patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include driving safely, adhering to policies, maintaining the van log, and coordinating with staff to ensure patient welfare. Flexible hours and overtime may be required.