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Laurel Heights Hospital located in Atlanta Georgia has a Transporter position available. Laurel Heights Hospital is an intensive Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism Spectrum Disorders Program for children and adolescents. We serve and treat severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties and co-occurring psychiatric issues. EOE.

• Providing transportation services as needed and /or directed.

• Provide transportation for psychiatric patients (https://southwindspoint.activebuilding.com/portal/payments/external) to and from the facility.

• Transport patients on all assigned trips as appropriate, to and from appointments.

• Responsible for all vehicle transportation, maintenance logs, registrations and updated insurance cards.

• Maintain GA DDS driver updates

• Reports all van maintenance problems to the maintenance coordinator and Director of Plant Operations.

• Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance; basic auto repair skills, such as ability to change a flat tire, ability to check fluid levels and add fluids, ability to check tire inflation, etc,

• Ability to maintain composure while driving patients during rush hour on local freeways, streets and highways;

• Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles.

• Follows all laws while in a vehicle established by Law Enforcement-Follows all traffic laws while in a vehicle.

• Keeps all vehicles clean. Reports all safety issues with vehicles to supervisor.

• Communicate and consult with the Residential Manager and COO regarding patient care issues and information, as needed.

• Monitors client activities on the unit to ensure compliance with the Program and Institute Rules and Regulations;

• Answers all calls and directs accordingly

• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.

• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.

• Maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions

• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.

• Flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs

• Assist with patient care needs as needed

• Comply with facility’s policies and procedures

• All other duties as assigned

  This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

• Competitive Compensation

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

  Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Must have prior experience transporting psychiatric patients.

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

  Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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