Patient Transport Van Driver - PRN / Additional Job

Geisinger; Waverly (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated transportation professional to ensure safe and timely transport for patients and guests. This role involves not only driving but also effective communication with the healthcare team to support patient care. You will be responsible for maintaining vehicle safety, managing schedules, and adapting routes as necessary. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient experiences and care quality. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy a dynamic work setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in patient transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation to patients and guests.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety standards.
• Document passenger logs and incidents.

Skills

Patient Transportation Experience

Communication Skills

Route Planning

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation Vehicle

Job description

Job Summary: PRN (external) or Additional Job (internal); scheduled as needed; REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver's License; previous patient transportation experience preferred.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for providing safe transportation to patients and guests in a timely, competent manner and communicating important information relevant to overall care plan to the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for van and escorting passengers during transport to and from pick up to delivery site.
• Follows established schedules and makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies; maintains narrative of route.
• Safely carry out one-person transfers of passengers to and from vehicles and inside vehicles.
• This includes ensuring all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.
• Promptly reports patient or guest-related concerns noted in home or van.
• Documents according to program policy including accidents and incidents.
• Inspects vehicles and maintains them in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintains daily documentation of passenger logs, mileage, service records, etc.
• Offers support services to additional departments as needed, including transporting documents to post office, bank, etc.

Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.