Paratransit Driver

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, Monday thru Friday with an occasional Saturday possible. 

General Summary

Performs a variety of functions related to transported patients that are confined to a wheelchair in the accordance with appropriate rules, regulations and protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Provides prompt, courteous transportation services to patients who lack the means of transportation and / or who require transportation via wheelchair van to and/or from facilities, private residents, or practice locations.


• For scheduled transports, arrives at patient location on-time or up to ten minutes early, barring unforeseen circumstances.


• Maintain an operational knowledge of all WellSpan EMS equipment.


• Maintain professional and empathetic attitude when encountering family member(s) and patient(s)


• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers and facility staff.


• Maintain all equipment in a clean, functional manner.


• Responsible for providing transportation services to patients in an orderly, safe and timely manner.


• Responsible for maintaining appropriate records for each transport accurately and completely.


• Responsible for the daily cleaning of the interior and exterior of the wheelchair van.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.


• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.


• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.


• Attends meetings as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits


• Retirement savings plan


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Education assistance


• Financial education and support, including DailyPay


• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)