Responsibilities:
- Safely transport patients to and from medical facilities, clinics, and other locations as directed
- Assist patients with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely arrival at destinations
- Maintain accurate records of patient transportation, including mileage, times, and any incidents or concerns
- Communicate effectively with patients, medical staff, and dispatchers to ensure smooth transportation operations
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while operating the vehicle
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a van driver or in a similar role is preferred
- Knowledge of basic life support procedures and acute care protocols
- Familiarity with medical terminology and physiology
- Ability to administer injections, perform IV infusions, and conduct basic medical procedures such as taking vital signs or performing spinal taps (if required by the position)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients and medical staff
- Experience working with children is a plus
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems (e.g., Epic) is preferred
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.80 - $20.24 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77055 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77055: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person