Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.
The following Job Description will also apply at Broward Pace Program sites.
Job Title: Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver
Job Summary
Provides off campus special (stretcher) transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJH satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.
Essential Job Functions
• Safely transports participants requiring stretcher transportation to and from medical appointments, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, adult day centers, and other approved destinations.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Handles medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Properly operates and secures stretchers, restraint systems, loading ramps, lifts, and other specialized transportation equipment.
• Assists with the safe lifting, transferring, positioning, and securing of participants using approved body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Monitors participants during transport and promptly reports on changes in condition, medical concerns, incidents, or emergencies according to established procedures.
• Maintains vehicles in standard working conditions and cleanliness and reports any needs for maintenance immediately.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of stretcher vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
• Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs.
• Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol.
• Performs courier and banking functions as needed.
• Maintains continuous communication with dispatch, transportation coordinators, healthcare staff, and caregivers regarding participant transportation needs.
• Verifies participant identity, transportation orders, destination information, and any special instructions before transport.
• Ensures participant dignity, comfort, privacy, and safety throughout the transportation experience.
• Complies with all applicable HIPAA, infection control, safety, and emergency response policies.
• Cleans and disinfects stretcher equipment and vehicle patient compartments between transports according to organizational infection prevention standards.
• May work as part of a two-person transport team when required to safely transport participants.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary.
• Follows all department safety policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
• Minimum Three-Five year of experience transporting stretcher, elderly, disabled, medically fragile, or bariatric passengers preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
• Current Florida Commercial Driver's License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Certificate from the Academy for Chauffeur Excellence and Services (ACES) preferred.
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) or defensive driving certification preferred.
• Completion of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility training preferred.
Abilities Required
• Experience operating wheelchair lifts, stretchers, and patient securement systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County roadways, neighborhoods, and major transportation routes.
• Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, pull, and secure participants utilizing proper body mechanics and approved lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate equipment to assist disabled persons.
• Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers.
• Ability to attend and pass safety driving program annually and maintain good driving record.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during medical or transportation emergencies.
• Knowledge of safe patient transportation procedures and infection control practices.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion when working with frail, elderly, cognitively impaired, or medically complex participants.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a transportation team and follow verbal and written instructions.
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
• This is a physically active position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the role including pushing, pulling, and maneuvering occupied stretchers and wheelchairs; assisting with patient movement and transfers; bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and repeatedly entering/exiting vehicles; and assisting with combined passenger and equipment loads that may exceed 200 pounds using appropriate equipment and team assistance.
Infectious Material Exposure
• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers conducts a Level II background check as part of the onboarding process for all new hires. The following link contains information and resources pertaining to the AHCA Level II background conducted at Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers. FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.
The following Job Description will also apply at Broward Pace Program sites.
Job Title: Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver
Job Summary
Provides off campus special (stretcher) transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJH satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.
Essential Job Functions
• Safely transports participants requiring stretcher transportation to and from medical appointments, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, adult day centers, and other approved destinations.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Handles medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Properly operates and secures stretchers, restraint systems, loading ramps, lifts, and other specialized transportation equipment.
• Assists with the safe lifting, transferring, positioning, and securing of participants using approved body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Monitors participants during transport and promptly reports on changes in condition, medical concerns, incidents, or emergencies according to established procedures.
• Maintains vehicles in standard working conditions and cleanliness and reports any needs for maintenance immediately.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of stretcher vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
• Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs.
• Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol.
• Performs courier and banking functions as needed.
• Maintains continuous communication with dispatch, transportation coordinators, healthcare staff, and caregivers regarding participant transportation needs.
• Verifies participant identity, transportation orders, destination information, and any special instructions before transport.
• Ensures participant dignity, comfort, privacy, and safety throughout the transportation experience.
• Complies with all applicable HIPAA, infection control, safety, and emergency response policies.
• Cleans and disinfects stretcher equipment and vehicle patient compartments between transports according to organizational infection prevention standards.
• May work as part of a two-person transport team when required to safely transport participants.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary.
• Follows all department safety policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
• Minimum Three-Five year of experience transporting stretcher, elderly, disabled, medically fragile, or bariatric passengers preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
• Current Florida Commercial Driver's License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Certificate from the Academy for Chauffeur Excellence and Services (ACES) preferred.
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) or defensive driving certification preferred.
• Completion of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility training preferred.
Abilities Required
• Experience operating wheelchair lifts, stretchers, and patient securement systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County roadways, neighborhoods, and major transportation routes.
• Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, pull, and secure participants utilizing proper body mechanics and approved lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate equipment to assist disabled persons.
• Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers.
• Ability to attend and pass safety driving program annually and maintain good driving record.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during medical or transportation emergencies.
• Knowledge of safe patient transportation procedures and infection control practices.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion when working with frail, elderly, cognitively impaired, or medically complex participants.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a transportation team and follow verbal and written instructions.
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
• This is a physically active position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the role including pushing, pulling, and maneuvering occupied stretchers and wheelchairs; assisting with patient movement and transfers; bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and repeatedly entering/exiting vehicles; and assisting with combined passenger and equipment loads that may exceed 200 pounds using appropriate equipment and team assistance.
Infectious Material Exposure
• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers conducts a Level II background check as part of the onboarding process for all new hires. The following link contains information and resources pertaining to the AHCA Level II background conducted at Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers. FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration