Transportation Specialist

Geisinger; Minersville (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Minersville is seeking a patient transport driver to provide safe van transportation and escort passengers to and from clinics, adhering to schedules and safety protocols.

You will document routes, assist with transfers, ensure seat belts are fastened and wheelchairs secured, and support clinical staff while maintaining a clean vehicle and timely communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize schedules and coordinate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in a van and escort them to and from pickup and delivery sites.
• Follow schedules and adjust routes for changes while ensuring safety.
• Secure belts, lock wheelchairs, and use ramps properly during transfers.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, log mileage and trips, and report issues.
• Provide first aid/CPR when needed and assist with routine tasks for patients.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location and Shift Details

Location: LIFE Geisinger Minersville Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Responsible for providing safe transportation and supportive assistance in accordance with the individual’s functional ability to patients and guests in a timely, competent manner and communicating important information relevant to overall care plan to the multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties

Responsible for van and escorting passengers during transport to and from pick up to delivery site. Follows established schedules and make 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, wheelchairs are locked into position and correct use of ramps for loading and unloading patients. . Maintains and ensures Oxygen supply and use is provided to patients as directed by clinical staff during transport Follows regulatory processes to identify and report grievances and service requests with prompt reporting and appropriate escalation. Responsible for transporting medications, DME, and supplies for patient use with adherence to chain of custody for controlled substances and regulatory reporting. Responsible for administering first aid and CPR during transport, following emergency guidelines. Promptly reports patient or guest-related concerns noted in home or van. Documents according to program policy including accidents and incidents. Inspects vehicles and maintain 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. Provides support in the department 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 Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Organizing, Teamwork

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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affiantive 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.