Medical Transportation Driver

The incumbent ensures that safe transportation is provided to Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS) patients. Reports directly to Transportation Coordinator.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions daily and provides written documentation of each inspection.

- Drives vehicle to transport patients to and from the health center or other health facilities with pick up at the patients residence.

- Represents the organization with positive and professional interactions.

- Adheres to all traffic laws and regulations in a conscientious and safe manner.

- Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for patient comfort.

- Assists patients boarding and exiting vehicle, if necessary.

- Ensures vehicle is clean and well-maintained at all times.

- Makes deliveries and pick-ups of health related packages and documents.

- Maintains records of patient pick-up and drop-off times, trips and miles driven.

- Reports any vehicle malfunctions to supervisor and fleet management.

- Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure quality patient care.

- Communicates effectively with patients to provide information and assistance.

- Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.

- Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.

- Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.

- Follows all policies and procedures of the department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and its operation.

- Able to communicate with the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Valid and clean N.Y.S. Class E (livery/taxi) driver’s license OR CDL with Passenger endorsement, required.

- Two (2) years of previous experience in commercial driving, such as school bus driving or paratransit, is preferred.

- Ability to lift heavy objects, as some passengers may require assistance with mobility devices.

- Minimum age of 21 years due to insurance requirements.

- Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late afternoons.

- Must have a current (within 30 days) driving abstract.

- Must pass the SNI NTSI class after a successful 90 probation period.

- Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.