Medical Transportation Technician

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking to fill a Medical Transportation Technician for their Riverside location.  

• Valid Class C driver’s license required; Class B or higher may be required, with driving experience.
• Experience transporting patients, including ambulance experience.
• Patient care experience and familiarity with the service area in Riverside County, Southern California.
• Ability to use map applications and a general understanding of the area's geographical layout.
• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

• Transporting clients throughout Riverside County to Doctor/Behavior Health appointments or groups, court hearings, AA meetings, and Hospital/Jail discharges.  Driving a mobile unit may occasionally be required; Training will be provided.
• Candidates should demonstrate a patient and flexible mindset with ambulatory, wheelchair-bound, and other transported patients.
• Keeping track of vehicle mileage and vehicle maintenance. 

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Transport patients, visitors and staff between various service areas; pick up and drop off patients or staff at designated shuttle service areas between various medical office buildings.

• Verify patient's identification and obtain signature of patient or authorized person to comply with patient health information regulations.

• Operate designated County vehicles to provide transportation and shuttle services to patients, visitors and staff.

• Maintain records concerning transportation services provided and vehicle maintenance needs; ensure vehicles are clean and properly supplied.

• Assist patients, visitors or staff into and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; some vehicles require the operation of an automated lift to assist wheelchair bound patients and/or mobility-limited patients.

• Attend to patients' or clients' safety and comfort enroute by driving carefully and in accordance with state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and County policies and procedures.

• On-call, weekend and evening assignments may be required.

• Transport tissue specimens.

• Operate a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Mobile Health Unit; participate in the set up and teardown of mobile healthcare sites.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at or . Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• OPTION I Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test
• Experience: Six months of providing basic patient care
• OPTION II Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test
• Experience: Six months of providing transportation and/or support services for a medical, health, senior citizen, social services, or similar community agency, which must have included the transportation of clients to and from hospitals, healthcare facilities, or other institutions. (Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care may substitute for three months of the required experience.) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: The proper body mechanics in lifting and transferring patients
• operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles (i.e., bus and vans)
• DOT road rules and regulations
• Ability to: Read, write and speak the English language
• learn medical facility routines and techniques
• perform basic patient care
• follow oral and written directions
• maintain simple records
• apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving and assisting patients
• apply proper body mechanics in lifting and moving at least 100 pounds
• handle patients in a manner which will not aggravate their condition
• follow maps and directions
• use good judgement when acting independent of supervisory guidance
• Other Requirements
• License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• A valid Class A or B California Driver's License may be required for some positions
• RUHS - Medical Center Assignment Possession of a valid Commercial Class A or B California Driver's License with an air brakes endorsement is required for incumbents assigned to the Mobile Health Unit and/or any incumbent assigned to drive any vehicle which requires possession of a valid Commercial Class A or B California Driver's License with an air brakes endorsement
• RUHS - Medical Center Assignment Possession of a valid Bloodborne Pathogens Training certificate and Hazard Communication training must be successfully completed within 6 months of hire date and maintained annually
• Failure to obtain the required certificate and training will result in new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period
• Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association
• For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment)
• Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required
• Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire
• Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.