Patient Transporter/Driver - PRN/Per Diem

UHS; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UHS via Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients to and from programs and appointments, ensuring safety and punctuality. The role may include basic vehicle maintenance and aiding with patient activities, with meals transport responsibilities as needed.

This PRN/Per Diem position offers Saturday availability with potential to become full time as the program grows, requiring a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid AZ driver license.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing assistance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Passenger transportation experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working in behavioral health or in a hospital environment preferred.
• Required Certification/ License: Valid Arizona driver's license with a clear 39 month driving report.
• Preferred Certification/ License: Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from programs and appointments safely and punctually.
• Perform basic automotive maintenance such as fueling, checking fluids, and maintaining tire inflation.
• Transport meals from external facility and assist with patient activities as needed.
• May support other facility areas as assigned.

Skills

Passenger transport

Driver's license

Behavioral health

Education

High School diploma

Nursing assistant education (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

The Patient Transporter drives patients to and from the program and various appointments, safely and punctually. These individual conducts basic automotive maintenance, including fueling vehicles, checking and maintaining routine fluid levels, and maintaining proper tire inflation. In between transportation to and from programs, the transporter may assist with patient activities. They will also transport meals from nearby external facility. In addition to these primary transportation functions, the individual may support other facility areas as assigned.

PRN/Per Diem with Saturday availability. Potential to become full time with future growth.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing assistance, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience: Passenger transportation experience.

Preferred Experience: Experience working in behavioral health or in a hospital environment preferred.

Required Certification/ License: Valid Arizona driver's license with a clear 39 month driving report.

Preferred Certification/ License: Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred. Food Handler's card.

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