What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver - Mammography Van position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Van Driver
Job Code: TR2040
Full With Varying Hours
Will be transporting MAMO Winnebago from event to event weekly to any location UVA Health provides services with additional Public Safety/Emergency Management administrative duties as assigned when not providing transportation duties.
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The Van Driver is responsible for scheduling and transporting residents safely to and from various locations. The team member assures maintenance of facility vehicles in a safe and clean operating condition. performs all other responsibilities as assigned.
Communication: Communicates effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority.
- Provides communication and updates to patients and guests and ensures their needs are being met, when applicable.
- Responds quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
Quality: Reviews processes, identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
- Monitors the quality of core Public Safety processes.
- Holds subordinates accountable for customer service standards and initiates remediation when needed.
- Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
Patient Service: Actively participates in identifying areas of opportunity to improve the experience for patients and guests.
- Provides cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.
- Ensures that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e., advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 1 year of experience working in long-term care or assisted living preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: CPR/First Aid/AED within 60 days of hire required. Virginia Driver's license in good standing required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills. Must have ability to drive 14-passenger bus. VA Drivers record in good standing.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 19A, Driver
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires sitting, standing, walking constantly, and frequently bending/stooping, climbing ladders and stairs. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.