ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation division seeks a Medical Transportation Technician in Moreno Valley, Ca.
Under general supervision, transports or shuttles patients, visitors, staff, and materials to various destinations inside and outside of medical facilities; 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 Supervising Medical Transportation Technician. 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. Priority will be given to Class B drivers.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
www.ruhealth.org
To learn more about the benefits of working for the County:
https://issuu.com/rivcohr/docs/hr_flipbook_1-24-23_r3
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. test.
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. test.
Experience: Six months of providing transportation and/or support services for a medical, health, senior citizen, social services, or similar community agency, which must have included the transportation of clients to and from hospitals, healthcare facilities, or other institutions. (Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care may be substituted for three months of the required experience.)
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The proper body mechanics in lifting and transferring patients; operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles (i.e., bus and vans); DOT road rules and regulations.
Ability to: Read, write, and speak the English language; learn medical facility routines and techniques; perform basic patient care; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records; apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving, and assisting patients; apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving at least 100 pounds; handle patients in a manner which will not aggravate their condition; follow maps and directions; use good judgement when acting independent of supervisory guidance.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required.
A valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License must be obtained within six months of employment if required by the work assignment.
RUHS – Medical Center Assignment
Possession of a valid Commercial Class C California Driver’s License is required. A valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement is required for incumbents assigned to the Mobile Health Unit and/or any incumbent assigned to drive any vehicle which requires possession of a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License.
Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condition of Employment
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, and amended December 22, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Effective February 1, 2022, all healthcare facility workers must have their booster or a declination form on file for the booster. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.
Veterans’ Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials anddetermine if you qualify for veterans’ preference.
See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
Other Requirements :
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License will be required.
What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Cindy Mendez at [email protected] .
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as “classic members”.
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to [email protected] or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there’s any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.