Driver day shift
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the drivers are responsible for safely
transporting Mission Community Hospital (MCH) patients. Patients are picked up and returned to
their homes 5 days per week for the Turning Point Intensive Outpatient Program. Drivers pick up
and return home surgery patients as needed, discharged patients from the Med Surge floor, Chemical
Dependency Unit, as well as most discharges from Behavioral Health Unit. They are dispatched by
the director 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All drivers must hold a current, valid California driver's license. Driver is required to
have a current "Class B" license with Passenger (P) endorsement. Drivers must have
sworn statement as to safe driving record plus medical certificate with driver's license
at all times.
2. Roster of authorized drivers is to be approved by Director of Transportation and
Administration. No unauthorized persons shall use Mission Community Hospital
vehicles at any time.
3. Driver is responsible for obtaining all required information concerning location,
directions, belongings and medications.
4. Driver must perform required safety check of vehicle. Questions regarding safety
code must be reported to the Director of Transportation. If vehicle does not pass
required pre- departure safety check, the vehicle will not be used until it passes
inspection.
5. Driver must check seat belts on all passengers. Be sure that all passengers are
positioned and supervised to ensure maximum safety for all during transit.
6. Drive safely, defensively, within all speed limits, and according to traffic, roads and
weather conditions. Observe all traffic and parking regulations.
7. Drivers are not to drive with headsets on or use listening devices, unless required by
ADA, and abide by all laws governing ‘hands free’ driving, meaning blue tooth
capabilities. Drivers are not to use their cell phones for personal matter or text while
driving.
8. There is to be no smoking while driving the van. Patients are not allowed to smoke
while being transported.
9. If leaving vehicle unattended, be sure the parking break is set, the key is removed and
all windows and doors are locked and lights turned off. Vehicle key must be in
possession of the driver at all times during the trip.
10. Prohibit passengers from engaging in horseplay or any unsafe actions, which could
endanger themselves, other passengers, the vehicle or other vehicles on the road.
11. When necessary, the driver must walk the patient to the door and make sure a staff
member knows he or she is back from the hospital. Make sure driver locks the doors
and takes the keys when walking a patient to the door.
12. Driver is responsible for making sure that interior of vehicle is clean after his trip.
Remove all personal articles, and dispose of all trash left on seats or floor of vehicle.Driver
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13. Tag any "lost belongings" and submit to Director of Transportation for delivery to
Lost and found.
14. Set parking brakes, and locks all doors and windows on vehicle, turn off switches and
lights. Return key to office.
15. Complete all required information on the mileage form sheet. In the "Remarks"
section, record any malfunction, unsafe conditions, accidents, or unusual incidents
encountered during the trip.
16. Obtain and complete an " Incident Report' regarding any patient or passenger who
has been injured or suffered ill- effects from any cause during the trip. Submit the
Incident Report to the Director of Transportation
17. Represent MCH by being courteous and respectful to all hospital units’ patients and
public.
18. Safety is always a priority! (Walk patients to their homes, vans checks, patients
seatbelts, follow speed limit, prohibit patient horse play, never leave keys in the van).
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Driver experience.
2. High School diploma or equivalency
3. Experience working with the chronic mentally ill population
4. Acceptable driving record & Class B licensed.
5. 60 day period to obtain MAB certification.
6. Current BLS certification.
7. Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND ANALYSIS
1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety
2. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to translate and understand written
communications and negotiate physical environment
with safety.
3. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to understand and translate auditory
communications with safety
4. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office working conditions: Normal
Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions