Per Diem Driver
Fresenius Medical Care North America, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Patient Transportation Driver
Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from the center for appointments and/or procedures in a safe and courteous manner. Abides by safe driving practices and acts in accordance with local traffic regulations, applicable transportation regulations, speed limits, and road and weather conditions.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from our center for appointments and procedures in a safe and courteous manner.
Adheres to safe driving practices, applicable transportation regulations, obeying local traffic regulations and vehicle speeds in accordance with the posted limits, and road and weather conditions.
Maintains vehicle in a safe operating condition and reports observations and concerns using appropriate processes.
Contact patients to confirm pick up times and determines the most efficient route to pick up and drop off patients
Ability to accurately document and maintain records of patient transportation
Assists with clerical duties within the center as directed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes driving, patient transport and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves lifting and moving of patients.
The position requires frequent prolonged periods of sitting and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions, and may occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions native to the area.
The facility work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience And Required Skills
Must possess a valid and current driver's license in good standing.
Must have a clean driving record (no DUI, suspensions, or at fault accidents) in the past five years.
Must have a current CPR certification.
Two years of experience with patient transportation preferred.
Must meet any additional state-specific qualifications
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from the center for appointments and/or procedures in a safe and courteous manner. Abides by safe driving practices and acts in accordance with local traffic regulations, applicable transportation regulations, speed limits, and road and weather conditions.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from our center for appointments and procedures in a safe and courteous manner.
Adheres to safe driving practices, applicable transportation regulations, obeying local traffic regulations and vehicle speeds in accordance with the posted limits, and road and weather conditions.
Maintains vehicle in a safe operating condition and reports observations and concerns using appropriate processes.
Contact patients to confirm pick up times and determines the most efficient route to pick up and drop off patients
Ability to accurately document and maintain records of patient transportation
Assists with clerical duties within the center as directed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes driving, patient transport and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves lifting and moving of patients.
The position requires frequent prolonged periods of sitting and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions, and may occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions native to the area.
The facility work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience And Required Skills
Must possess a valid and current driver's license in good standing.
Must have a clean driving record (no DUI, suspensions, or at fault accidents) in the past five years.
Must have a current CPR certification.
Two years of experience with patient transportation preferred.
Must meet any additional state-specific qualifications
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.