Facility:Grossmont Hospital

CityLa Mesa

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Day

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Hours

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

5 PM

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$20.000 - $22.314 - $26.777

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will DoTransporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED within 90 days of hire

• Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - REQUIRED

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class B with Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) -REQUIRED

• Clean driving record in accordance with Sharp HealthCare's Driver Guidelines and DMV Pull Notice program

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent

• Prior experience in transportation and working with elderly people

Essential Functions

• Communication Consistently communicates with passengers, family members, and staff in a positive and professional manner. Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipated. Works collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professional

• Customer ServiceUses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengers. Displays role model behavior which passengers can imitate. Demonstrates assertive respectful behavior

• Patient TransportAssists passengers in and out of vehicles using safety precautions. Assures that seat belts are always used. Properly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Assures there is no smoking or eating in vehicle. Completes assigned route within designated timeframe. Immediately reports any passenger issues to dispatcher. Communicates with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule by having pager and charged radio while on duty. Does not utilize cell phones while driving

• Vehicle MaintenancePerforms pre-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicle. Completes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection report. Practices safe, defensive driving, with no at-fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaints. Immediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcher. Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed. Consistently records mileage and other essential trip information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class