Drivers will provide transportation support to specific entities within the Huntsville Hospital system and/or Health Group of Alabama. Responsibilities include the pick up and delivery of lab specimens, supplies, reports, and mail. Other responsibilities include the transporting of patients, transporting of employees, greeting of customers (including valet), moving of requested departments, assisting with monthly fire extinguisher checks, and Hazardous surveillance checks. In addition to performing these tasks in a very specific and timely manner, the Driver will also be responsible for assisting with parking duties, driving larger HH vehicles, maintaining the parking gate systems, performing PM on HH Fleet vehicles, and maintaining the surplus warehouse. Drivers must document all duties and maintain accurate records for all duties.

Determines the direct transportation needs of assigned patients and then provides transportation within authorized parameters. 

Coordinates patient transport needs with patient, physicians, nursing, ancillary services, and/or health care facility when necessary. 

Safely operates non-emergent medical transport vehicle. 

Documents all pertinent data as required by HH  and state or federal laws. 

Keeps current knowledge of HH  policies and procedures. 

Keeps current knowledge of CPR techniques and treatments. 

Graduate of an accredited High school or equivalent. Demonstrates a working knowledge of pertinent Department of Transportation standards.  Must meet current insurance requirements of age and driving records. 

Must have valid driver’s license.  

Must have CPR certification or be able to obtain CPR certification.  

The Employee Promise:  As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System.  I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect.  This commitment must be reflected in my behavior. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.