Job Description
Position Overview The Medivan Driver at United Health Services (UHS) plays an important role in helping patients stay connected to the care they need by providing safe, reliable transportation across hospital and community settings. Through a compassionate, service-focused approach, this role helps create a positive experience for patients and families while supporting care coordination and clinical teams. The Medivan Driver contributes to an environment where every connection matters, ensuring each patient is treated with dignity, respect, and care throughout their journey.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Patient Transportation and Linen Services, UHS Wilson Medical Center
Primary Work Shift: Night Rotational
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Range: $17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experience
Job Responsibilities Essential Functions: - Safely transport patients, equipment, supplies, and decedents between hospital departments and external locations to support timely, coordinated care delivery
- Operate Medivan and departmental vehicles, including hydraulic lifts, in accordance with safety standards, traffic laws, and organizational policies
- Assist patients with transfers to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds while maintaining dignity, comfort, and safety
- Provide courteous, compassionate, and professional customer service to patients, families, and clinical staff during all transport interactions
- Utilize electronic devices and applications to document transports, routes, and required operational data accurately and in real time
- Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance checks of vehicles and transport equipment to ensure readiness and reliability
Scope and Impact: - Support patient flow, operational efficiency, and overall patient experience through reliable and timely transportation services
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures to prioritize safety, escalate issues, and respond appropriately to routine operational challenges
- Work under general supervision with accountability for assigned routes, schedules, documentation accuracy, and service quality
Compliance and Professional: - Maintain a valid driver license and clean driving record and, when operating a personal vehicle for business purposes, current vehicle registration and automobile insurance
- Complete required safety, HIPAA, customer service, and equipment training within established timeframes and maintain ongoing competency
- Adhere to all motor vehicle regulations, hospital policies, and documentation standards to support regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
- Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations
- As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks
Additional Expectations: - Support cross-coverage across Supply Chain (e.g., dispatching, mailroom, linen, materials management, driving support where applicable) to meet operational needs and ensure reliable service delivery
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously to build dependable working relationships and deliver responsive internal customer service
- Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
- Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs
Position Qualifications Required: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- Driver License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Preferred: - At least 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function
- Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public
- Up to 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
Why You'll Love Working at UHS At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection-to patients, to purpose, to each other-makes a difference. That's why we're intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we're here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection - We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family - We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security - From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we're here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You - With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home - Located in New York's Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career-we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region's population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission-we'd love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift