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Van Driver BU - SMV Patient Transport - Variable Shift - PRN

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA • 5h ago

Facility: Mesa Vista Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

FTE

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center; Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate

Hours **:

Shift Start Time:**

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$27.500 - $30.400 - $33.530

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 05/19/26 - 05/27/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.

Required Qualifications

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification - Various-Call issuing training center -REQUIRED

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class C - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Prior experience in transportation and working with people preferred.

Other Qualification Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with the requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Essential Functions

Communication and TeamworkConsistently communicates with passengers in a positive and professional manner.Distributes patient survey cards (50 required at annual evaluation).Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipated.Works collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professional.Maintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers, family members, physician office staff, and any other person who may need to be advised of patient transportation scheduling.Offers praise in appreciation of the work of others.Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of others.Wear clean, pressed uniform and name badge.

Customer ServiceAttends staff meeting and driver training sessions.Uses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengers.Displays role model behavior which passengers can imitate.Demonstrates assertive respectful behavior.

Patient TransportAssists passengers door-to-door and in and out of vehicles using safety precautions.Assures that seat belts are always used.Properly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devices.Assures there is no smoking or eating in vehicle.Functions effectively in stressful situations.Completes assigned route within designated time frame.Immediately reports any passenger issues or problems to dispatcher.Communicates daily with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule.Ensures ongoing communication with dispatchers by having pager and charged radio while on duty.Does not utilize cell phones while driving. Personal cell phones may only be used during scheduled breaks.

Vehicle MaintenancePerforms pre-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicle.Completes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection report.Practices safe, defensive driving, with no at fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaints.Immediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcher.Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed.Consistently records mileage and other essential trip information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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