TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE DRIVER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $23.62
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Life insurance

Job Description

Tri-City Healthcare District (TCHD) is a well-established healthcare provider serving the North County region of California for nearly 60 years. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and community services, TCHD operates with a strong dedication to inclusivity, offering services regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. The institution’s mission centers on advancing the health and wellness of the community it serves by actively listening to and addressing the needs of frontline healthcare workers, employees, medical staff, and community stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care.

Within this respected healthcare district, Tri-City Medical Center st... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of CA Class B License with passenger endorsement and current medical certificate
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
  • Two to three years of related healthcare or paratransit experience
  • Excellent driving record (minimum two years without violation)
  • Ability to use proper body mechanics when assisting patients
  • Good human relations and communication skills
  • Ability to respond promptly to requests and problems
  • Ability to perform physical tasks like walking, bending, and squatting
  • Ability to drive for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • Two to three years of related experience in healthcare or paratransit environment
  • Excellent driving record with minimum two years without violations
  • Knowledge of proper body mechanics for assisting patients
  • Good human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Basic knowledge of common medical procedures preferred
  • Ability to use calculator and compute figures accurately
  • Ability to walk varying surfaces and distances
  • Ability to perform extended driving and physical tasks such as bending and squatting
  • High school diploma or GED

Job Duties

  • Maintains a safe, clean working environment including unit-based safety and infection control requirements
  • Completes patient transportation schedule and prepares appropriate routes prior to departure
  • Assists patients and other passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle
  • Ensures securing of vehicle doors, wheelchair and passenger belts prior to departure
  • Transports passengers to and from Medical Center safely and complies with highway laws
  • Prepares incident reports as necessary
  • Assists Dispatcher, Supervisor or Director with transportation logistics, statistics, patient follow-ups and marketing activities
  • Keeps accurate maintenance records for vehicles
  • Serves patients lunch, unpacks supplies, and checks refrigerator contents
  • Provides errand services for the Medical Center when time permits

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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