Transportation Coordinator/Driver

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Transportation Coordinator/Driver to load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license or CDL with a clean driving record.

Healthcare or geriatrics experience is preferred and you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or CDL with a satisfactory driving record.
• Healthcare or geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and Life Care policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Conocimientos

Patient transport

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in current State, as applicable, with a satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Prior experience in health care or geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Complete pre inspections before use of vehicle
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Safely load, transport, and unload patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language