Patient Transporter jobs in Olympia, WA

Description

The Patient Transporter will be transporting patients throughout the local area to and from Wellness Clinic appointments in a safe and timely manner. Drivers will be guided by established schedules and follow state laws as well as organizational policies.

**The Quinault Wellness Center supports Quinault Preference in all hiring. Employment offers are conditional on passing drug test (including marijuana), criminal records, and/or background check.**

• Transports patients inside and outside of the facility to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner.
• Ensures that patient transportation is conducted with the utmost care and in full compliance with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Instructs passengers in requisite safety precautions and practices while riding in Quinault Wellness Center vehicles.
• Establishes and maintains communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction.
• Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity.
• Respects and protects patient confidence and hospital confidentiality by keeping all sensitive and patient information private.
• Follows all protocols and procedures to ensure safe delivery of patients, their possessions, supplies and laboratoryspecimens.
• Operates the Wheelchair lift in accordance with established safety procedures and protocols.
• Maintains discipline, reports all passenger behavior issues to management.
• Conducts mechanical condition inspections daily, such as checking vehicle fluid levels and verifying complete and accurate operational performance.
• Ensures that assigned vehicles meet regular maintenance schedules and keeps operational records.
• Immediately reports all delays and any accidents incurred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all QNEB and QWCPolicies.

Qualifications

Required:
Must be 23 years of age or older.
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
No DUI convictions within the last fifteen (15) years.
Must have complete drivers’ abstract history from Washington DOL with five (5) years of verifiable driving experience. Good driving record.
All applicants must complete First Aid and CPR certification within the first of hire.
Knowledge of all traffic and highway safety rules and precautions to avoid accidents.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.
Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Quinault Wellness Center, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.
Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.

Preferred:
Recommended at least one-year work in medical/para transport, passenger transport, emergency vehicle operation, or relevant position i.e. military experience.