PACE Medical Transporter I (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Medical Transporter I is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. Position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, working from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Compensation:

$22.19 - $23.30 an hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff and other agencies and departments.
• Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations.
• Assures wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and participants are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
• Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Will work with medical equipment and manage other emergencies that may arise.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.  Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Inspects van and maintains it in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• The driver must exhibit exceptional customer service to patients, families, case managers, facilities, physicians, and nurses.
• Completes driver log each time the vehicle is used. Keep an accurate record of all facility transports, mileage and times. Provides facility administrator with completed logs.
• Inspects the company vehicle monthly using the Vehicle Maintenance Log.
• Reports all maintenance or vehicle needs to the facility administrator timely and follow up as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining all maintenance records and other records regarding the company vehicle.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties
• Completes documentation as required. Coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands          

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate. 
• Must be able to hear staff/clients on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision, with or without lenses, adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment        

• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors.
• Exposed to outdoor elements of heat, cold and rain when transporting patients.
• The noise level is usually quiet to moderate, but may at times be noisy and crowded.

Education/Experience Requirements     

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and operate handicap accessible vehicles.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required, or Class A in lieu of education.
• Minimum six (6) months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs required.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association
• Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
• Prior personal care assistance experience, or ability to pass internal competencies, preferred.