What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Driver position at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Careers?
ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100 expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!.
JOB SUMMARY
The patient transport driver provides safe, courteous, and efficient transportation to medically stable behavioral health patients transferred from Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) to another healthcare or mental health facility. This position helps ensure the safety of patients and other staff members during trips and ensures that the assigned vehicle is in safe operating condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives an organization-provided vehicle to transport patients safely to other healthcare or mental health facilities within Wyoming or surrounding states, as needed.
- Assists patients in getting in and out the vehicle and safely inside their respective destination.
- Ensures the safety of passengers with severe physical, mental, or developmental problems while in vehicle.
- Assists other staff member(s) with patient de-escalation strategies as needed.
- Maintains a professional image and attitude with patients, coworkers and facility staff members.
- Reports any driving hazards, travel delays, accidents and/or passenger incidents to the supervisor.
- Completes vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections, trip log, and maintains vehicle cleanliness.
- Adheres to hospital policies and standard operating procedures.
Position Qualifications:
Education/Experience/License
- High School diploma or equivalent, required.
- Valid state-issued, non-expired driver’s license with no major moving violations or “at fault” accidents within the past 3 years, required.
- Minimum of 3 years of driving experience, required.
- Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to participate in SMH-provided training upon hire, required.
- Behavioral de-escalation training certification or ability to participate in SMH-provided training upon hire, required.
Additional Skills
- Knowledge of safe driving practices.
- Exercises good judgment and extreme caution while operating a vehicle.
- Ability to read and interpret a map and operate/understand GPS devices for driving directions.
- Remains calm and focused in escalated or emergency situations.
- Understands and carries out oral and written instructions independently.
- Exhibits a high degree of tolerance and patience.
- Ability to adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality mandates.
Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.
Location: Sheridan Memorial Hospital · Behavior Health and Transport
Schedule: PRN, PRN