Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
Incumbent will operate a 14.5 ton commercial Ambulatory Medical Mobile unit to various upstate/lower state CBOCs in support of care and treatment of patient requiring cardiovascular services. Incumbent will also alternate driving a chase vehicle transporting assigned cardiology clinical staff to and from the CBOCs. 5-10 Years experience preferred in driving commercial vehicles or similar with associated experience interacting with and transporting personnel in the healthcare clinical setting.
Major duties
Major duties and responsibilities include: Receiving daily assignment from Cardiology Leadership Arriving at and departing from pickup and transport staff and/or operate the mobile unit vehicle on a daily basis. Reading installation maps, understand the navigation system and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest, and safest route of travel, and to select alternate routes when faced with unforeseeable hazards, or delays. Perform routine driver maintenance, and daily vehicle inspections to assure the safety and road worthiness of the mobile unit. Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use in chase vehicles. Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily. Accurately complete and maintain travel logs, trip tickets, document unusual incidents, and prepare monthly activity reports. Assistiing patients and medical supplies in an out of mobile unit, during clinic Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation, while coordinating required maintenance of the vehicle with the EMS Services and the Fleets department. Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position. License must be a Class B, which allows operation of a commercial vehicle over 26,000 pounds. Collaborate closely with the clinical team on a daily basis optimize needs of the clinics Keeps in close communication with cardiology leadership team on a daily basis. Recognizes emergent and/or potentially emergent situations. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be assigned to assist in travel services on occasion. DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 4- days/week- compressed tours, Monday - Friday, 7am-530pm. May vary based on the needs of the agency. Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD007440 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Motor Vehicles Interpret Instructions Specifications Drive Safely Work Practices Reliability and Dependability Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgement in pulling over at the first safe area, road-checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. Incumbent must successfully complete Basic Life Support training. Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both stretcher and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.
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