Delivery Driver

Pay: $18.60 - $24.20/hour

Role overview

You’ll transport patients between their homes and hospitals, follow safety and hospital procedures, maintain a clean vehicle environment, and support patient care through safe, respectful, and timely transportation.

What you’ll do

• Transport patients between home and hospital locations according to the daily dispatcher schedule.
• Follow all driving policies, procedures, and rules of the road.
• Complete patient pickup and drop-off in a timely manner based on assigned routes.
• Notify dispatch when delays or route issues occur.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Document transportation activity accurately as required.
• Receive, inventory, and secure patient belongings when appropriate.
• Transport patients with respect for age, gender, culture, stated preferences, privacy, and dignity.
• Maintain a clean and safe transportation environment.
• Follow infection control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
• Check vehicle condition according to hospital policy.
• Report unsafe vehicle conditions or repair needs to the Transportation Director.
• Complete required vehicle and transportation logs.
• Assist patients in and out of the vehicle when needed.
• Request assistance when appropriate for patient safety.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Customer service skills appropriate for patient transportation.
• Current Management of Assaultive Behavior certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.
• Previous patient transportation experience preferred.

Physical requirements

• Constant sitting, hearing, seeing, driving, and repetitive arm or hand motions.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.