Transportation Specialist​/Driver - Per Diem

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.

• Responsible for van and escorting passengers during transport to and from pick up to delivery site.
• Follows established schedules and makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering the needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies; maintains a narrative of route.
• Safely carry out one-person transfers of passengers to and from vehicles and inside vehicles.
• Ensures 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 maintains 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.

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Not specified

Valid Driver's License – Default Issuing Body

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS
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We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE
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We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING
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We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION
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We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY
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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. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.