Driver

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the drivers are responsible for safely transporting Mission Community Hospital (MCH) patients.

Patients are picked up and returned to their homes 5 days per week for the Turning Point Intensive Outpatient Program.

Drivers pick up and return home surgery patients as needed, discharged patients from the Med Surge floor, Chemical Dependency Unit, as well as most discharges from Behavioral Health Unit.

They are dispatched by the director 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

All drivers must hold a current, valid California driver's license.

Driver is required to have a current "Class B" license with Passenger (P) endorsement.

Drivers must have sworn statement as to safe driving record plus medical certificate with driver's license at all times.

Roster of authorized drivers is to be approved by Director of Transportation and Administration.

No unauthorized persons shall use Mission Community Hospital vehicles at any time.

Driver is responsible for obtaining all required information concerning location, directions, belongings and medications.

Driver must perform required safety check of vehicle.

Questions regarding safety code must be reported to the Director of Transportation.

If vehicle does not pass required pre- departure safety check, the vehicle will not be used until it passes inspection.

Driver must check seat belts on all passengers.

Be sure that all passengers are positioned and supervised to ensure maximum safety for all during transit.

Drive safely, defensively, within all speed limits, and according to traffic, roads and weather conditions.

Observe all traffic and parking regulations.

Drivers are not to drive with headsets on or use listening devices, unless required by ADA, and abide by all laws governing ‘hands free’ driving, meaning blue tooth capabilities.

Drivers are not to use their cell phones for personal matter or text while driving.

There is to be no smoking while driving the van.

Patients are not allowed to smoke while being transported.

If leaving vehicle unattended, be sure the parking break is set, the key is removed and all windows and doors are locked and lights turned off.

Vehicle key must be in possession of the driver at all times during the trip.

Prohibit passengers from engaging in horseplay or any unsafe actions, which could endanger themselves, other passengers, the vehicle or other vehicles on the road.

When necessary, the driver must walk the patient to the door and make sure a staff member knows he or she is back from the hospital.

Make sure driver locks the doors and takes the keys when walking a patient to the door.

Driver is responsible for making sure that interior of vehicle is clean after his trip.

Remove all personal articles, and dispose of all trash left on seats or floor of vehicle.

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Tag any "lost belongings" and submit to Director of Transportation for delivery to Lost and found.

Set parking brakes, and locks all doors and windows on vehicle, turn off switches and lights.

Return key to office.

Complete all required information on the mileage form sheet.

In the "Remarks" section, record any malfunction, unsafe conditions, accidents, or unusual incidents encountered during the trip.

Obtain and complete an " Incident Report' regarding any patient or passenger who has been injured or suffered ill- effects from any cause during the trip.

Submit the Incident Report to the Director of Transportation

Represent MCH by being courteous and respectful to all hospital units’ patients and public.

Safety is always a priority! (Walk patients to their homes, vans checks, patients seatbelts, follow speed limit, prohibit patient horse play, never leave keys in the van).

QUALIFICATIONS : Driver experience.

High School diploma or equivalency

Experience working with the chronic mentally ill population

Acceptable driving record & Class B licensed.

60 day period to obtain MAB certification.

Current BLS certification.

Excellent written / verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND ANALYSIS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

VISUAL REQUIREMENTS :

HEARING REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety

Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment with safety.

Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety

Office working conditions : Normal

Patient Care Areas : With safety precautions