Commercial Driver - Class A Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 1418114200)

Description

Magnetic Resonance Imaging  
PRN
Any  - Will work 15-20 hours per month
Evening/Nights

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Responsible for driving the Mobile MRI Coach to scheduled practice locations representing Lexington Medical Center (LMC). The driver is responsible for leveling, configuring, parking and setting up according to guidelines set forth by the coach manufacturer. The individual must have a CDL Class A license. They are required to perform inspections before and after a trip. Driver will also follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain appropriate logs.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent 
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years of Direct Experience
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A);

Must have and maintain DOT Physical card.
Required Training: Must have acceptable driving safety record;

Must be able to pass a drug test, background check and fit for duty.

• Follows all South Carolina traffic and vehicle operator laws.
• Commits to never texting while driving.
• Projects a pleasant, professional appearance and alert attitude that reflects the goals of the Service Excellence and Corporate Compliance policies.
• Required to travel to and accept assignments in any area of the State, where mobile services are needed.
• Ability to plan routes.
• Follows appropriate safety measures for transporting medical equipment.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations. (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Possesses the ability to appropriately prioritize and perform multiple tasks at one time, as well as modifying plans and approaches based on changing situations, needs and follows-through to achieve final resolution.
• Responsible for driving Mobile MRI Coach to scheduled site location, park and set up  to receive patients in a timely and professional manner based on hospital policies and/or practice standards.
• Ability to drive long hours if necessary.
• Follows all truck driving rules and regulations.
• For Lexington Medical Center owned truck: Responsible for ensuring all scheduled maintenance is performed on time; maintains truck in impeccable condition; maintains tire pressure regularly and responsible for oil level, washer fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid and responsible for regular safety checks of all lights and signals.

• Report defects, accidents and violations immediately.
• Must keep the coach supplied with fuel for the backup generator.
• Must do walk around checks before travel to ensure truck and trailer safety.
• Inspects parking pads to ensure they are clear and clean before parking coach.
• Practice cost effective use of supplies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Understands and supports mission statement, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols of Lexington Medical Center.
• Arrives to work on time and is prepared to begin work promptly. Adheres to work schedule and is flexible when schedule requires.
• Evaluates any problems with Mobile MRI Coach and have problems scheduled for repairs as needed. Schedule and drive Mobile MRI to routine washing and services. Maintains a good communication relationship with service repairmen. Have the expertise to know when the equipment is not working correctly.
• Demonstrate exceptional work ethic and sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrates exceptional Service Expectations.
• Performs all other duties as required.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.