Non-Medical Stretcher Driver Attendant - Stretcher

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

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First vehicles to transportstretcherandwheelchair patients thataredischarged from Health Firstfacilitiestonursinghomes,assisted living and/or patient residence. Adheres toestablisheddepartmentperformanceproductivity, I-CAREValues and customer experience standards.

PRIMARYACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Provides courteous,professional serviceby alwaysintroducingself topatient and explainingmode of transport,wheelchairvsstretcher.

* Safely operates both stretcherandwheelchair. Reports anyissues to Manager. Removes broken or defective equipmentimmediately.

* Transfers and assists patientsontothe stretcheror intowheelchair,ensuringpatientis properlysecured andthe stretcher/wheelchairis locked andinstableposition priorto transport.

* Transportsmedically clearedcooperative

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Actpatients. Musthave one of thesame sex on board with patient.

* Responsible forcare and safe delivery of patientbelongings from hospital to destination location

* Consistently practices appropriatehandwashing before andaftereachpatientencounter.

* Receives and confirmsproperdischargepaperwork andhandoffcommunicationwith

RN prior toleavingfacility.

* Cleans stretcherandwheelchairaftereachpatienttransport withhospitalapproved germicidal productfollowing

OSHAand CDC guidelines.

* Properly disposes of linenbyreturning to aHealth

Firstfacility.

* Communicatesprofessionally withdispatchandotherassociatesthroughout theIDN using proper phoneandemailetiquette.

* Maintainsvehicle and performs dailymaintenanceinspections anddocumentsappropriate findings.

* Fuelsvehicleat end of shiftand cleansvehicleinsidewipingdownseats,sweepingfloors, keeping vehicle freeof personal items andmaintainingsupplies; washes outsideof vehicle.

Work Experience

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention class within 6 months of hire

* Work Experience:

Previous experience in customer service preferred

* Licensure/Certification:

* Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles

* Must maintain a current, valid State of Florida driver's license and a clean State of Florida Motor Vehicle Record

* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Ability to cordially interact and effectively communicate with patients, families, and associates

* Ability to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in the English language

* Active listening skills

* Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to effectively assess and evaluate situations to ensure patient safety

* Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

* Attention to detail

* Ability to work with a mechanical stretcher and wheelchair lift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy

* Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching for the majority of the shift

* Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more, with or without assistance

* May require moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, and reaching out or above shoulders or overhead

* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift

* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water

* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines

* May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials

* May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work positions

* Communicating with others to exchange information

* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks

* Workspace may vary from open to confined

* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond the county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Competency Assessment/Skills Checklist:

* Refer to specific skills checklist

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule :
Full-Time

Shift Times : variable

Paygrade : 23