Logistics Technician (Texarkana) - LifeNet : Job Details

This is a part-time position (18-24 hours per week) assisting with restocking ambulances, managing medical supplies, and assisting with behavioral health transports. SUMMARY Multi-task part-time position that requires flexibility in daily shift schedule management according to the demands of the LifeNet system. The main job tasks include:

Safely transporting behavioral health clients from area hospitals to behavioral health centers. These transports may be as far as 300 miles away from Texarkana.

Safely transporting equipment, supplies, paperwork and other materials as deemed necessary from one location to another.

Other duties include maintaining equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service, loading and unloading of supplies, maintaining adequate inventories of various supplies, assisting with invoice reconciliation of incoming medical supplies and other shipped items, restocking and cleaning ambulances, monitoring and replacing disposable items at LifeNet headquarters and posts.

All tasks must be completed in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the LifeNet Communications Center and local hospitals to arrange the timely and safe transportation of medically stable, behavioral health clients
• Complete patient care reports and turn in daily
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality
• Follow LifeNet guidelines for customer service
• Drive in a safe, courteous and public-oriented manner
• Complete daily vehicle check sheet for vehicles assigned to position
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of assigned units
• Report vehicle mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and Supervisor
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of ambulances and area stations
• Function as a public relations representative when dealing with clients, facilities, agencies, etc.
• Receive, fill and place weekly supply orders
• Verify accuracy of shipments, track backorders
• Reconcile all order forms, packing slips, etc. and turn in daily
• Stock medical supplies and maintain cleanness of supply room
• Order and stock supplies at area post
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies to and from the posts and other locations as deemed necessary
• Retrieve and clean medical equipment from hospitals
• Clean and restock restrooms, vehicle wash area, locker room and crew area
• Assist with cleaning of outside area around Post 5
• Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Restock various items in and around headquarters. This includes, but is not limited to: paper towels, toilet paper, water, soap dispensers, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current, valid driver's license for state of residence
• Acceptable driving record
• Negative DOT drug screen
• Ability to pass LifeNet physical agility test
• Ability to maintain effective communication skills with clients, co-workers and interacting agencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to locate ambulance posts, hospitals and medical facilities within a 300 miles radius of Texarkana.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Dual state certified EMT
• College degree

STRESS FACTORS

• Occasionally Boredom, communicating with delusional or disoriented clients
• Frequently Road hazards
• Constantly Repetitive tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally Climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulder level
• Frequently Sitting, leaning, stooping, bending, climbing, standing, twisting, walking inside & outside, lifting not greater than 150 pounds, pushing, pulling, balancing, carrying no greater than 70 pounds, fine hand & finger movement, driving company vehicles
• Constantly Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, seeing, upper and lower body flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasionally Extreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid, vibration, pressurized equipment, moving objects, fumes/odors/mists
• Frequently Inside, outside, temperature changes, mechanical & electrical equipment, confined areas, noise, dirt/dust
• Constantly Work with & around others, face to face and verbal contact with others.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally Simple math skills
• Frequently Complex writing, clerical, analyzing, perception/computation, problem solving, memorization
• Constantly Simple and complex reading, simple writing, judgment, reasoning, decision making.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Occasionally Facsimile, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaner, protective devices, protective clothing
• Frequently Telephone, computer, inventory systems, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Constantly Vehicles