• Patient Transport Driver - FT

    Nuvance Health (Danbury, CT)


    *Description*

    Summary:

    Administers non-emergent out of hospital care (such as moving, lifting, positioning) and transportation services to sick or injured persons.

    Responsibilities:

    1.Provide high-quality medical transportation to wheel chair and livery patients.

    2.Safely fulfills all transport responsibilities associated with patient conveyance.

    3.Documents relevant activities conveyance of patients.

    4.Maintains equipment for constant state of readiness.

    5.Operates vehicles safely while performing all matters in relation to patient conveyance.

    6.May participate in orientation and training of new employees.

    7.Recommends changes to lead staff to ensure smooth operation of transportation system.

    8.Maintains cleanliness of vehicles.

    9.Maintains crew quarters.

    10.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

    11.Performs other duties as assigned.

    Other Information:

    High School Diploma/GED.

     

    Valid CT Driver's License.

     

    American Heart Association, BLS, CPR or equivalent.

     

    Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or equivalent within 6 months of hire.

     

    May be required to obtain a public passenger license.

     

    AHA, ARC, or NSC, BLS, CPR, (or CPR-Instructor) certificate that has not expired.

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Some occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

     

    Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

     

    Company: WCHN Affiliates

     

    Org Unit: 650

     

    Department: Nuvance Health Ambulance

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $16.50 - $30.44 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.