Van Driver - Oncology

at  UPMC

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VAN DRIVER AT UPMC HILLMAN CANCER CENTER!

Are you passionate about helping others and ensuring their safety? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Van Driver to transport our oncology patients to and from our Indiana Oncology Network office in Indiana, PA. This full-time position offers a daylight schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

• Assist patients from residence to vehicle. Ensure patient is able to safely enter and exit their residence and provides assistance to patient if required.
• Schedule routine vehicle service inspections as recommended by the manufacturer. Record and maintain inspections in the maintenance log.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Observe all driving rules and regulations put forth by the State of Pennsylvania.
• Ensure all the safety devices are in operating condition in the vehicle.
• Respond to patient concerns. Observe patients for reactions to treatment and communicate to the appropriate staff member.
• Perform routine safety checks of the vehicle daily and record results in the safety check log.
• Maintain the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Ensure that passengers wear seat belts.
• Coordinate with the staff the daily schedule for patient transports.
• Fill the vehicle with gasoline and oil at the end of each day.
• Maintain a schedule (van log) of patients to be transported including the time they are to be picked up from and returned to their residence. A copy of the van log is maintained at the center and in the vehicle.
• Schedule and obtain all emergency repairs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of good driving record.
• Must possess good oral and written skills.
• Must be able to communicate with contacts both on the telephone and directly.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups, populations and individuals.