Transporter (Mobile Health Unit Driver)

OHSU Casey Eye Institute Community Outreach Program

The OHSU Casey Eye Institute (Casey) Community Outreach Program supports Casey's mission to end preventable blindness in Oregon, and broader goals of OHSU2025. As a donor funded program with a mission to serve communities who experience barriers to basic vision care across Oregon, this position provides critical operation and driving duties to ensure the safe operation of the program's Mobile Health Units (MHUs), in coordination with program staff. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties. Since 1945, OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a "High Performing" eye hospital, which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report. As part of the Casey Eye Institute, we improve access to eye care to preserve the gift of sight and eliminate preventable blindness in the communities we are privileged to serve.

Pay Range : $19.97 - $26.62 per hour, Commensurate with Experience

Function / Duties of Position

Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Driving Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the CEI MHUs throughout Oregon.
• Ability to set-up, operate load and unload RV equipment (leveling jacks, generator, HVAC, shore power, etc.)
• Follows all Federal, State, and Local laws in regards to motor vehicle operation and safety.
• Ensure equipment is securely stored to reduce damage to equipment and vehicle.
• Adheres to all departmental, parking, and safety policies and procedures in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Commonly transported materials including : people, office and medical supplies / equipment, event materials, and other items.
• Responsible for maintaining timeliness of route and adjusting as needed to traffic or weather conditions.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of materials throughout the transportation chain.
• Properly operates OHSU owned and leased vehicles, in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, as well as departmental policy and procedure.
• Completes daily vehicle inspections and documents as necessary.
• Reports and discrepancies to appropriate coordinator or management team member.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining cleanliness of the interior and exterior of vehicles operated.
• May be asked to install snow chains during inclement weather events.
• Provide general trouble shooting assistance for the vehicle / lift.
• Ensuring electrical panel and batteries are correctly powered up and down at the start / end of events.
• Manage fueling and fuel card.

Community Clinic Support

Other duties as assigned by program staff, or physician on site.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Work throughout Oregon required, including some weekends and overnight travel required, (up to 100%), shifts can range from 8-12 hours during community-based outreach events.

All Are Welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.