What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Driver position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
The Patient Transport Driver plays a vital role in supporting Bethany Children’s Health Center’s mission by ensuring patients have safe and reliable access to specialized care beyond our hospital walls. This position is responsible for the timely, safe, and compassionate transportation of pediatric patients to and from external medical appointments, procedures, and other facilities. As part of the Patient Navigation team, this role helps remove barriers to care and supports continuity throughout the patient’s journey. The Transport Driver serves patients, families, and staff with professionalism, dignity, and respect while safely operating transport vehicles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Provides safe, timely, and compassionate transportation of patients to and from external appointments and procedures, including transporting approved family members and staff. Ensures a clean, professional, and respectful environment at all times. |
40% |
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Assists patients with entering and exiting the vehicle, including use of wheelchairs and safe operation of vehicles equipped with electric lift systems. Ensures proper patient securement and attention to mobility devices and approved medical supports within scope. |
25% |
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Coordinates effectively with Patient Navigation, hospital staff, patients and families to ensure timely arrivals, clear communication, and continuity of care. Communicates delays, barriers, or patient concerns promptly. Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with team members, patients, and families while supporting the mission and values of Bethany Children’s Health Center. |
20% |
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Maintains vehicle and equipment readiness by performing routine inspections, ensuring cleanliness, stocking necessary supplies, and reporting mechanical or safety concerns immediately. |
5% |
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Adheres to all organizational policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality practices, including HIPAA. Maintains required certifications and completes continuing education. |
5% |
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Other duties as assigned. |
5% |
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Education: |
High School Diploma or GED required. |
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Experience: |
Previous experience in healthcare, medical transport, or EMS preferred. |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
Valid State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required; CPR Certification. |
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.