Job Details

Facility: Brier Patch

City La Mesa

Department

Job Status

Per Diem

Shift

Day

FTE

0

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$27.500 - $30.400 - $33.530

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.? The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

• Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center -REQUIRED

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

• Prior experience in transportation and working with people

Other Qualification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with the requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Communication and teamworkConsistently communicates with passengers in a positive and professional manner.Distributes patient survey cards (50 required at annual evaluation)Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipatedWorks collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professionalMaintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers, family members, physician office staff, and any other person who may need to be advised of patient transportation scheduling.Offers praise in appreciation of the work of othersAccepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of othersWear clean, pressed uniform and name badge

• Customer serviceAttends staff meeting and driver training sessionsUses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengersDisplays role model behavior which passengers can imitateDemonstrates assertive respectful behavior.

• Patient transportAssists passengers door-to-door and in and out of vehicles using safety precautionsAssures that seat belts are always usedProperly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devicesAssures there is no smoking or eating in vehicleFunctions effectively in stressful situationsCompletes assigned route within designated time frameImmediately reports any passenger issues or problems to dispatcherCommunicates daily with dispatchers regarding changes in scheduleEnsures ongoing communication with dispatchers by having pager and charged radio while on dutyDoes not utilize cell phones while driving. Personal cell phones may only be used during scheduled breaks

• Vehicle maintenancePerforms pre-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicleCompletes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection reportPractices safe, defensive driving, with no at fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaintsImmediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcherWashes, cleans and fuels vehicle as neededConsistently records mileage and other essential trip information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class