Purpose
The Patient Transport Driver is responsible for the Day-to-Day Transportation of Patients from Bed to bed and ensure that MRC vehicles are clean and always maintained. The Driver is also responsible for any Emergency trips that may occur and is well prepared.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Vehicle driving and maintenance
• Drive MRC vehicle to provide services, mainly but not limited to patient transport services and report to immediate supervisor (Patient Transport Officer).
• A driving license of B1 category is required and B2 category should be attained.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy.
• Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill the Logbook properly and report necessary repairs and maintenance issues
• Ensure proper maintenance and serving of the assigning vehicle is taken place on day-to-day and report on supervisors on time.
• At all times while driving or parking comply with local traffic regulations and MRC regulations.
• Inspect all assigned vehicle/s for any defects and safe operating conditions at the end of every day.
• Log all trips as per the log sheets
• Change Soil linen on stretcher.
Administrative duties of Male’ City Unit Office, FA Service and Patient Transport Service
• Support the Patient Transport Officer to implement day to day tasks of Patient Transport Services and implement the Patient transport guideline.
• Manage and operate Patient Transport hotline if the Patient Transport officer is not available.
• Support Male’ City Office FA service under the guidance of First Aid Trainer.
Duties applicable to all staff
• Actively work towards the achievement of the MRC’s goals and objectives.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent 7 Fundamental Principles.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line
manager.
Academic Qualification
O’ Level Qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Skills/knowledge
Required
Preferred
Competencies