Patient Driver Transporter

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Responsible for the safe, expeditious delivery and pick-up of dialysis equipment and supplies to assigned medical facilities and defined locations. Responsibilities include driving a ¾ ton pick-up truck and operating the truck within Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Picks up and delivers dialysis equipment from/to assigned medical facilities according to established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Performs all duties and functions with the goal to achieve OSHA-related targets for recordable incidents and lost time incidents.
• Reviews truck's checklist of responsibilities prior to operating truck.
• Maintains binder with current hospital information in truck (directions, address, etc) to ensure efficiency and timeliness in deliveries.
• Logs mileage and fuel levels.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle. Identifies problems and addresses appropriately.
• May perform routine maintenance on truck, checking oil and gas weekly.
• Maintains truck mileage log.
• Unloads and loads freight as required according to specified procedures and regulations.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck, machines and carts.
• Ensures good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and behaving with integrity in a courteous and professional manner.
• May set up product and/or place product on shelves or racks at customer sites.
• Performs rotation and inventory checks of existing product ensuring that an adequate inventory is available for customers.
• Orders all supplies at area storage facility as needed, reporting supply inventory monthly.
• Stocks carts and bins with medical supplies as needed.
• Ensures adequate supply of forms required by nurse managers are stocked in the carts.
• Moves machines and equipment weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Operates material-handling equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures as required.
• May take note of and possibly resolve customer complaints. Reports more complex issues and complaints to Regional Manager for resolution.
• Observes and reports any pertinent anomalies at customer sites/medical facilities.
• Delivers patient charts to area office on a weekly basis.
• Adheres to all federal and state specific DOT regulations including, but not limited to GVW (Gross Vehicle weight) and hours of service.
• Identifies and recommends options for route improvements to management as appropriate.
• Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices, Health & Safety, and Compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of all annually revised regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and any state specific agencies).
• Maintains a satisfactory driving record, driving safely and within legal speed limits.
• Acts responsibly, refraining from alcohol consumption while on duty and from smoking while in the truck or in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Heavy physical work with frequent lifting and carrying of objects 25 – 50 pounds on a repetitive basis required. Some deliveries may require carrying product up multiple flights of stairs. This position requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Operation of truck may average 6 to 11 hours per day.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least one year of professional driving experience
• A clean driving record for the past 5 years
• Drivers must have current driver's license
• Must be able to read and understand English
• Must have good communication skills – written (must write legibly) and verbal
• Must be able to use a cell and pager