Driver - Full Time - Day Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Drivers are responsible for maintaining the daily route assignments given and transporting any people or product requests. They must perform pre-operative checks of their vehicle and communication devices and ensure department management is kept aware of all pertinent information.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Driver at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs pre-operative system check and walks around the vehicle to check for hazards before operating the vehicle.
• Maintains adequate fluids levels during daily operations and fill fuel tank when necessary as a regular routine.
• Makes written report of the vehicle deficiencies when identified.
• Maintains vehicle interior in a clean manner and removes trash and other debris.
• Demonstrates the safe and appropriate use of the vehicles components.
• Operates the vehicle in a manner as to comply with all aspects of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Law.
• Appropriately parks and secures the vehicle when left unattended of parked for the night.
• Checks all communication devices prior to the start of the shift.
• Reports to dispatch when down time occurs.
• Provides appropriate communication to patients, visitors and staff where applicable. Maintains excellent customer service skills. Maintain the preservation of confidentiality and accuracy of all patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Promotes safety at all times. Reports any unsafe condition to Transportation Management.
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired personnel.
• Delivers films to referring physicians in a timely manner. Deliver bank deposits daily. Transport interoffice mail and medical supplies as needed. Keeps accurate records and logs of images delivered. Maintains accurate mileage logs and submits on a timely basis.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Must be able to operate wheelchair lifts and tie downs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous Transportation, MAVT experience is helpful.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Starting at $18.36 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.