Supervisor - Patient Transportation

Responsibilities

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. The hospital employs approximately 200 staff members.

The Patient Transport Driver coordinates and performs duties in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of patients to and from the facility to various destinations and to assist patients on entry and exit from vehicles as required.

• Coordinates and performs a variety of duties in handling and organizing transportation activities for the facility.
• Responsible for coordinating daily transportation routes, vehicles used, number of assistants needed, and communicating information to Nursing Administration.
• Prepares and organizes a daily transportation schedule to ensure the timely transportation of patients and other facility personnel.
• Prepares written transportation and pre-trip inspection reports for each vehicle operated through the facility, including number of passengers, destination, and mileage for the day.
• Performs minor maintenance on the facility’s vehicles, including fueling, oil checks, washing and cleaning interiors, etc. Schedules repairs or maintenance work to vehicles as needed.
• Runs errands at the request of authorized facility personnel.
• Operates a motor vehicle (mini-van) to assist in carrying out patients’ medical appointments and other external patient related activities.

Challenging and rewarding work environment.

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• High School Diploma/GED
• CPR Certified or ability to be certified
• Valid driver's license
• Clear driving record for the last 3-5 years
• Comprehensive knowledge of local and surrounding area streets
• Experience driving minivans or other passenger vehicles
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment

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