Clinic Driver - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5064B


FILING PERIOD:


Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)**
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE BULLETIN INFORMATION.
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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity


No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:


Drives a County vehicle to transport ambulatory patients/clients to and from residences, County, and non-County facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitative agencies.


CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:


Positions allocable to this class receive supervision from an ambulance, transportation, general services, mechanical, or maintenance supervisor, depending upon the organization location.

Incumbents in this position transport ambulatory patients or clients to and from residences and County or non-County health or mental health care facilities in a station wagon, van, or automobile, providing for the patient's safety and comfort en route.

Incumbents must possess automotive safety skills in operating the
vehicle. They must also be able to assist patients or clients into and out of the vehicle.


Essential Job Functions:


  • Drives a van, station wagon, or automobile to transport ambulatory patients or clients to and from residences and County or nonCounty health or mental health care facilities or other location.
  • Contacts facilities to confirm patient/client availability and ambulatory status (need for wheelchair availability or accessibility).
  • Assists patients/clients into and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes by holding on to them to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; may use an automated lift.
  • Attends to patients' or clients' safety and comfort en route by driving carefully and in accordance with State and local traffic laws and ordinances and County policies and procedures.
  • Observes
    the seriousness of a patient's condition and administers emergency first aid and/or basic life support measures based on the patient's physical condition. If necessary, contacts appropriate emergency personnel.
    Observes patient's response and decides whether or not to complete an assigned trip or transport the patient directly to the nearest hospital providing emergency care.
  • Delivers emergency medications, medical records,
    specimens, medical supplies, and blood when required to patients at home or in health care facilities.
  • Checks patient's identification and obtains signature of patient or authorized person for receipt of medication.
  • Prepares reports of mileage traveled, gasoline used, number of patients transported, and any unusual incidents.
  • Refuels, cleans, and checks
    vehicle for required servicing and repairs.
  • Sends vehicle to the Internal Services Department for required servicing and repairs.
  • Gives testimony in Mental Health Court regarding a client's refusal or inability to attend a hearing, as needed.
  • Picks up and deliver client's personal property from one location to another, as needed.
  • Transports County employees
    and nonambulatory patients/clients from one location to another, as needed.
  • Transports persons accompanying patients/clients, as appropriate.

Requirements:


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Six (6) months of
experience in the care of patients in a hospital or institution or in the transportation of patients to and from a hospital, mental health facility, or other institution.

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PHYSICAL CLASS:


Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

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LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

A valid California Class B Driver License
AND a current CPR and First Aid Certificate.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:


  • Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:


Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

  • Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information:


EXAMINATION CONTENT:


Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).

  • Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarant
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