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Summary
Assists with scheduling, clerical, patient registration, and drives vehicle to and from treatment locations. Maintains interior and exterior and ensures that all service maintenance, vehicle inspections, and routine maintenance are scheduled and completed. Creates an environment of patient safety and compliance according to the standards established by governing body requirements. Completes all set-up and coach end-of-day activities at all sites. Participates in site and shift rotations, as necessary.
Job Duties
- Interacts professionally as an effective team member: greets patients, confirms patient identification, Verifies patient demographics and insurance. Provides information to patients as necessary.
- Responsible for safely driving coach to treatment locations, plotting driving routes, and maintaining safe driving record.
- Responsible for daily pre and post operation checks on the mobile coach to ensure readiness for driving; assumes responsibility and accountability for safety.
- Maintains daily driving logs and supplies for coach maintenance and daily operations
- Assists with orientation of new colleagues, may assist with locating prior patient information. Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures. Completes assigned education modules.
- Stays abreast of current job knowledge by attending training workshops, reading technical publications, and presenting at events.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years vehicle driving experience
- Basic computer and typing skills.
- Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- CDL Class B license is required Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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