ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Supervising Medical Transportation Technician to join their Non Emergency Transportation team.

• Under direction, the incumbent will be responsible for managing a team of 30 drivers at the Medical Center and Arlington campus, overseeing Senior Medical Transportation Technicians' day-to-day tasks - including schedules, handling timecards and personnel issues as they arise, working with the team to make sure all of RUHS is supported - including clinics and hospital, managing the mailroom and the messengers, working directly with director to start "modernizing" department - including real time tracking and statistics, may have to drive or deliver items, including picking up and dropping off patients;
• planning, coordinating and scheduling staff in the transportation of patients, equipment and materials to various destinations;

performing other related duties as assigned.

This position is located in Moreno Valley. Bilingual candidates with previous professional experience with Microsoft suite are highly preferred.

This position has a 9 / 80 : Monday to Friday, 7 : 00am - 4 : 30pm and may include occasional weekends. Meet the team! RUHS-MC EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Direct the operation of County vehicles to pick up, transport and deliver patients and materials to a variety of locations;

maintain records concerning transportation services provided and vehicle maintenance needs; ensure vehicles are maintained and properly operational and supplied.

Plan, schedule and coordinate staff in the transporting of patients, equipment and materials and in the collecting and distributing of mail;

evaluate the work performance of staff.

• Recommend or implement procedural changes to improve services or operations; identify costs associated with operations and prepare budget.
• Identify mechanical problems and arrange for maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe to operate; determine staffing needs;

track the condition and durability of vehicles and determine when new vehicles are required.

• Serve as a resource for employees in resolving operational problems and provide training for employees; prepare necessary reports and assignment / service records.
• Respond to client requests, questions and / or complaints relating to policies, procedures and service.
• Monitor the quality of the RUHS-MC's medical transportation services; meet with departmental representatives to evaluate the quality of service.
• Prepare written cost analysis, justifications and proposals for current and potential operational needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

test. Experience : One year as a Senior Medical Transportation Technician with the County of Riverside. OPTION II Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

test. Experience : Two years of providing transportation and / or support services for a medical, health, senior citizen, social services, or similar community agency.

Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care may be substituted for three months of the non-specialized experience.

Lead / Supervisory Experience : Six months of assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of others. Other Requirements License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

• Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association. ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of : The proper body mechanics in lifting and transferring patients;
• operation and minor maintenance of medical transportation vehicles (e.g., bus or van); road rules and regulations. Ability to : Supervise including training, directing and evaluating of subordinates;
• learn the principles, methods and procedures of proper patient transfer; learn medical facility practice and techniques;
• perform patient movement in an understanding and sympathetic manner; follow oral and written directions; maintain records;
• apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving and assisting patients; review and evaluate the work of subordinates; effectively plan for a medical transportation unit's training and supply needs;

retain extensive records of unit activities and time; prepare a variety of statistical reports; maintain effective relationships with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam.

For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at : http : / / dao.rc-hr.

com Veteran's Preference : The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy.

Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s).

A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

See the policy here . Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug / alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head. What's Next? Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and / or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Application Period BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted.

Changes or alterations cannot be accepted.

All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment.

No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and / or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

AICE ). Questions regarding this position? Please contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org . APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.

To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s).

A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here : https : / / rivcocob.

org / board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at : https : / / rc-hr.

com / disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.

Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

AICE ). Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.

Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.

Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.

Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application.

For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.

rc-hr.com . If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.

com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect.

The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits.

See the list here . MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60) : Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08 / 24 / 2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions.

The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.

Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60) : Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08 / 23 / 2012 through 12 / 31 / 2012;

2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside.

The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.

Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62) : Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.

Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following : A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note : This summary is for general information purposes only.

Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you.

CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.

The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.

If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) : 0< 3 year 80 Hours (10 Days) 4< 9 years 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage.

Premiums are paid by the County.

Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD) : Benefit pays 66.

67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65.

Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

Last updated : 2024-06-27