Medical Transportation Technician-Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health Department is seeking Medical Transportation Technicians for their Riverside location in Riverside County.

Essential/daily duties of position (include but are not limited to):


* Taking client's to DPSS, Mental Health appointments and Court if needed, waiting with client and transporting client back to placement.


* Working with client's who have severe mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Under general supervision, transports clients to various destinations such as court, clinic, or other establishments; and performs other related duties as required.

The Medical Transportation Technician is the journey level classification in the Medical Transportation Technician series and reports to a Supervisor.

Incumbents perform the full range of duties requiring a greater technical knowledge and are responsible for providing non-emergency transportation or shuttle services with relative independence, as supervisory guidance is not available when away from medical facilities.

The Medical Transportation Technician is distinguished from the Senior Medical Transportation Technician classification in that the latter functions in a lead capacity.

A valid California Driver's License will be required for this position.
Schedule to be determined by the department.

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Transport patients, visitors, and staff between various service areas; pick up and drop off patients or staff at designated shuttle service areas between various medical office buildings.

• Verify patient's identification and obtain signature of patient or authorized person to comply with patient health information regulations.

• Operate designated County vehicles to provide transportation and shuttle services to patients, visitors, and staff.

• Maintain simple records concerning transportation services provided and vehicle maintenance needs; ensure vehicles are clean and properly supplied.

• Assist patients, visitors, or staffinto and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; may use an automated lift.

• Attend to patients' or clients' safety and comfort en route by driving carefully and in accordance with state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and County policies and procedures.

• Remain available for on-call, weekend, and evening assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience:Six months of providing basic patient care.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience: Six months of providing transportation a...