Position: Transport Service Associate – Temporary - Central Transportation - Shift

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

• Extra-help/Temporary employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
• Health Benefits coverage may be offered.
• Shift Differentials vary per classification.

Job Description

Under supervision performs services related to the transportation of supplies and equipment within Kern Medical facilities. Driver of Mobile Unit vehicle(s) to transport to and from locations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is characterized by its responsibility to transport equipment, furniture, supplies lab specimens and other materials through Kern Medical facilities and may be required to assist in the movement of patients. Incumbents, working in a team structure, follow established procedures while conforming to safety and sanitation polices in a fast paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Transports various supplies and equipment within Kern Medical including but not limited to food carts, late and early trays, patient equipment, linen and laundry, lab specimens, medical records and cash.
• Collects and transports trash, refuse, hazardous and bio-hazardous materials to designated locations
• Moves furniture, sets up and breaks down tables and chairs for catering events.
• Completes records associated with assigned duties including but not limited to documentation associated with the delivery of meals, cash transactions, lab and medical records, vehicle safety reports and sanitation inspections.
• Cleans interiors and exteriors of vehicles and equipment used in the transportation of supplies and equipment.
• Dependent upon assignment assists in the transportation of patients.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and hospital staff.
• Identifies maintenance needs within the hospital and reports to designated personnel.
• May supervise and direct the work of special program personnel assigned to Kern Medical.
• Attends hospital in-service orientation and other meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and a valid California Class C driver’s license. Any combination of training or experience that provides knowledge of basic mathematics; English grammar and spelling and California Motor Vehicle laws.

AND

Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card. Incumbents not possessing the Basic Life Support card must successfully complete the appropriate training and qualify for the Basic Life Support Card within 60 days of employment.

Attach a copy of your driving record to your application. Website:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

Ability to: Understand and follow oral instructions; read, compare and verify information; perform basic mathematical computations; develop and maintain good customer relations; interact and communicate with co-workers, patients, visitors and the public in the course of duties in regards to age specific considerations; work effectively in a team environment; organize and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment; learn and comply with basic hospital and governmental safety requirements and regulations.

SUPPLEMENTAL:

• Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical;
• Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment;
• A background check may be required for this classification;

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help