Mobile Clinic Driver at Tamus

Job Title

Mobile Clinic Driver

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want  

The Center of Excellence Mobile Clinic Driver assists with the CEFN (Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing) mobile simulation/clinic program. Transports the mobile clinic/RV to locations throughout Texas where education for providers and health care may be delivered to vulnerable populations. Assists with transporting/delivering equipment for the Texas Teleforensic Remote Assistance Center (Tex-TRAC) telehealth program to health care facilities participating in the program.

What you need to know

Schedule: May be required to provide on-call support on nights and weekends as needed.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.  

 

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma

• Minimum of 2 years driving large vehicles (examples RVs, ambulance, fire truck, tractor trailer)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Texas driver’s license

• Clear driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a commercial driver’s license (CDL)

• 4 years of driving large vehicles and vehicles with trailers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent written communication.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Customer service skills.

• Ability to configure, administer, and/or troubleshoot.

Responsibilities:

Driving

• Drives RV to the location for simulation, to locations where clinic services will be delivered and to deliver telehealth equipment, constantly adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.

• Ensures safe arrival to the locations

• Completes arrival check list

• Completes departure check list

• Drives Tex-TRAC Trailer to hospitals where services will be delivered or where carts will be picked up for transport back to the HSC

Trip Planning

• Plans the route of the trip to consider height requirements of the RV

• Determines locations for fuel along the trip route

• Collaborates with sites to plan the trip and parking location

• Determines that the parking location meets requirements for safe use of bigfoot hydraulic system (RV)

Maintenance of RV/Tex-TRAC Trailer

• Ensures RV has sufficient fuel throughout the trip and upon return

• Drives vehicle to dumping site and dumps the black water

• Drives vehicle for normal vehicle maintenance (ex: oil change and other fluids)

• Tests generator and bigfoot hydraulic system to ensure in working order

• Maintains departure check list

• Maintains proper tire pressures

• Changes flat tires on the RV/Trailer as needed

• Keeps RV/Trailer washed and cleaned

• Maintains accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance activities, and any incidents occurring during transportation or delivery of services. Complete any paperwork promptly and accurately.

Assistance at Locations

• Sets up portable table and chairs at the location

• Ensures generator is functioning at the site

• Plugs the RV in to electricity at the location (if available)

• Works with Tex-TRAC team and hospital for loading/unloading carts

• Determines in advance where the RV/Trailer can be parked at sites

• Communicates with stakeholders in a professional manner

• Communicates delivery schedules, addressing any issues or concerns

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

• Ability to hitch and unhitch the trailer/from to the SUV

• Ability to move telehealth cart/equipment from the trailer

• Able to lift or move objects of medium weights

• Assists with moving portable tables, chairs, and other equipment in and out of the RV

• Assists with set up of tables and chairs

• Ability to bend over and squat to empty the tanks on the RV

• Ability to bend over and maneuver carts to store in the trailer

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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