Transportation Specialist

JOB TITLE: Transportation Specialist

LOCATION: LIFE Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre

DEPARTMENT: LIFE Geisinger

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Flex

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing safe transportation to participants in a timely, competent manner and communicating important information relevant to overall care plan to the multidisciplinary team.

This position is critical to setting the tone and desired experience expected by LIFE Geisinger for each participant on trips to the Center and other appointments.

Reports to the Transportation Coordinator, LIFE Geisinger, Geisinger Community Health Services.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Demonstrated desired interest in working with the elderly.

Must be mentally alert and have an ability to effectively plan and organize assignments in the most efficient manner. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to function in stressful situations.

Demonstrated ability to safely operate a wheelchair accessible van or vehicle.

Specialized knowledge of local geography preferred.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or related equivalent required. One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License required. Must maintain a driving record free from major infractions including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), negligent, recklessness, or excessive minor infractions or convictions.

Employee must successfully complete defensive driving and passenger assistance training course within three months of hire. Additionally, employee must complete CPR and First Aide Training within six months of hire and maintain current standing thereafter.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

High school diploma or related equivalent required.

Employee must successfully complete defensive driving and passenger assistance training course within three months of hire. Additionally, employee must complete CPR and First Aide Training within six months of hire and maintain current standing thereafter.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.