OUTPATIENT DRIVER- Patient Transportation PRN - Universal Health Services : Job Details

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply.

Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Austin Oaks Hospital is currently hiring a Transportation Van Driver to provide transportation services for patients attending outpatient programs at our Central and South locations. Duties include ensuring safe and timely transportation; milieu management and crisis intervention. Patients served include adolescents and adults.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:

• Ability to consistently fulfill responsibilities and complete assignments.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of Texas driving laws.
• Skill in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and cooperative / effective relationships with other staff.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, patients and administration.
• Patience and tact necessary for contact with patients.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of college

Licensure / Certification:

• Current CPR or ability to pass CPR training during initial employment period.
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Experience:

• Required: None required.
• Preferred: One year driver experience for hospital or psychiatric services.

Physical Requirements:

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or lower items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Ability to stand and walk 6+ hours per day, frequent bending, stooping and reaching to check or move equipment.
• Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.