Patient Chauffeur-Care Coordination - No Experience Required

Company: Trinity Health Corporation
Location: Davenport
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Position Title: Patient Chauffeur

Department: Care Coordination

Purpose: Transports patients to and from facilities within Genesis Health System. Operates a secured,

accessible van equipped to provide safe, non-emergency transport of mobility-impaired individuals, discharged patients and/or admitted patients from the Emergency Department to the Behavioral Health Unit. The responsibility includes supervision of patient during transport, the ability to perform CPR if required during transport and alert emergency services by calling 911 in emergent situations. Delivers direct patient care by providing assistance required to safely

board the vehicle. Ensures patients, wheelchairs, assistive devices and patient belongings are secured before starting the van. Depending on route, destination and patient safety, may transport more than one patient at a time. Upon arrival at the facility, assists patients exiting the vehicle, escorts them to the hand-off location, gives verbal report to accepting staff member, checks the vehicle for personal items and completes trip log. Driver is responsible for immediately reporting traffic accidents by calling 911, requesting police or ambulance services as needed and reports to Director when safe to do so. Driver will immediately report safety

Report To: Director, Care Coordination

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to

others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

Materials Responsibility: Limited: Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated.

Key Relationships Co-workers/Health System Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduation or equivalent

Special Training: Passenger Endorsement if licensed in Iowa; must have a clear driving record for the past two years.

Licensures/Registration Valid Driver's License

Experience: No experience required.

InterpersonalSkills: Interaction is with a variety of people. These may be fellow employees, customers, the public or others outside the organization. Communications are of limited difficulty. Interactions usually involve short, straightforward exchanges of information. The job requires a limited amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions are non-stressful encounters and dealing with uncomplicated problem situations.

Working Condition: There is exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions. There are some health and safety risks. Position may require safety equipment and precautions. The amount of time the employee may experience these moderate conditions is limited to 70% or less of the work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Yes

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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