Special Transport Driver

Special Transport DriverMaintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies. Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge. Other duties as assigned. Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair. Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs. Transports patient-related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently. Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:People Skills: Ability to understand customers' needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.Effective verbal and listening communication skills.Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.Excellent Customer Service skills.Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards.Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care.Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care.Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.Education:High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]Work Experience:1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]Pay Range:$15.00 – $22.50Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.