Patient Transporter

Tenet Healthcare; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Legal insurance (voluntary)

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care coverage

Elder & childcare coverage

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital in Joshua Tree is seeking a full-time transportation driver to provide safe and reliable resident transport throughout the facility. The role may require a split shift and longer days as transport needs arise, with a focus on teamwork and patient comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, and a clean DMV record.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Six months to one year experience driving a twelve (or larger) passenger van
• Maintains current, appropriate DMV licensure
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS card required within probationary period
• Clean DMV Record; no traffic infractions, misdemeanors or felonies

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services for residents of the Continuing Care Center
• Possibility of a split shift and longer days as transport needs arise
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure timely resident movement

Skills

Valid California driver's license

CDL PV endorsement

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS certification

Clean DMV record

No misdemeanors or felonies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class C California Driver’s license

CDL PV endorsement

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours

Primary function of the position is to provide transportation services for residents of the Continuing Care Center. The position may assume a “split shift” format due to the nature of transport needs, yet may require more than eight (8 hours in a day if needed. Other transport needs of the Hospital may also be realized through this position, as time in the day allows, and as to not interfere with transport needs of the facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School or equivalent
• Six months to one year experience driving a twelve (or larger) passenger van
• Maintains current, appropriate DMV licensure, Class C California Driver’s license or Class B (if necessary) certification required for employment. May be required to have a CDL with a passenger transport vehicle (PV) endorsement.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS card required within probationary period.
• Clean DMV Record
• No prior traffic infractions
• No misdemeanors
• No felonies i.e., DUI etc.

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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