What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Unit Driver position at KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation?
At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community. Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for driving and maintaining the Mobile Health Unit daily. Ensures vehicle safety and readiness for scheduled operations. Assists the healthcare team during clinic sessions to support efficient service delivery. Coordinates scheduling and organization of Mobile Health events. Supports outreach efforts by facilitating mobile healthcare access. Essential Functions • Assists patients on and off the Mobile Unit and monitors for changes in medical or mental status, reporting as appropriate. • Provides a high level of customer service and represents the Medical Center positively. • Maintains positive working relationships with staff, technicians, and community partners. • Completes work and documentation accurately and within established time frames. • Performs general cleaning, organization, and maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and appearance. • Ensures the Mobile Unit is serviced as required and maintains maintenance logs. • Cross-trains to assist with screenings, registration, and other clinical or non-clinical duties. • Maintains Mobile Health Unit stock and uses supplies cost-consciously while demonstrating accountability for property and equipment. • Assists with staffing and organizing community health events and takes a leadership role in addressing community health needs. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent experience Experience Requirement 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Maintains active Commercial Driver's License (CDL; Class B), Class A preferred Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds; intermittent performance of tasks with repetitive motions; and regular job-related travel. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional work at heights above 4 feet and in confined spaces; occasional exposure to loud noises, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, temperature extremes, and cuts/punctures may also be required. Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: Community Relations Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 2000 Ashland Drive City, State: Ashland, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.