SNF Patient Transporter / Driver

Sandstone Healthcare Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone Estates in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time transporter to efficiently transport guests to appointments across the city with safety and punctuality at the forefront. The role requires professional interaction with guests, physicians, and staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, CPR certification within 30 days, and the ability to maintain vehicle safety and appearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• COVID-19 vaccination or qualifying exemption.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Minimum 1 year of professional driving experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Transport guests to outside appointments across Tucson promptly and safely.
• Maintain the care and appearance of vehicles; perform regular inspections for safety and proper operation.
• Relate information concerning a patient’s condition as needed.
• Work cooperatively with physicians, guests, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Independent decisions

Interpersonal skills

Vehicle safety

Professional driving

Mature guest handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sandstone Estates is looking for a full-time transporter!

Our transportation department's primary duty is to transport our guests to their outside appointments across Tucson promptly and, of course, SAFELY!

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Able to relate positively, favorably, and cooperatively with others, including physicians, associates, guests, visitors, and personnel of outside agencies and organizations.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to work tactfully with personnel, guests, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the facility vehicles, must perform regular inspections of the vehicles, for proper working order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle guests based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a patient’s condition.

Education

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Licensure and/or Certifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record in accordance with state requirements.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain within 30-days of hire, CPR certification.
• Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID or have a qualifying exemption.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent customer service experience in a hospitality or healthcare environment required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional driving experience strongly preferred.

This is a full-time position.