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Edwin Ortiz

Paterson,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Medical Transportation Driver with strong patient care and critical thinking skills. Expertise in enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient logistics coordination and effective communication.

Results-oriented Medical Transportation Driver with over 15 years of experience in patient transport. Proven ability to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and ensure safety, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers and patients alike.

Compassionate and reliable Medical Transportation Driver known for strong navigation and teamwork skills. Experienced in maintaining compliance with safety protocols while ensuring timely and secure patient transport. Committed to boosting patient satisfaction through exceptional service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Transportation Driver

Master's Medical Transpor
Lodi, NJ
11.2024 - 01.2026
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate transportation logistics effectively.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in scheduling and routing systems.
  • Monitored vehicle conditions, reporting maintenance issues promptly to ensure reliability.
  • Assisted patients in entering and exiting the vehicle safely, utilizing proper lifting techniques when necessary.
  • Ensured proper functioning of on-board medical equipment, maintaining a secure and reliable environment for patients during transport.
  • Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
  • Safely secured clientele in wheelchairs and on gurneys within van for successful, safe transportation.

Medical Transportation Driver

Pulse
Totowa, NJ
09.2008 - 11.2024
  • Operated medical transport vehicles to ensure timely patient arrivals for appointments.
  • Maintained accurate logs of transportation schedules and patient interactions.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols during all transport operations.
  • Assisted patients with boarding and disembarking, providing necessary support as needed.
  • Trained new drivers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Communicated with patients and healthcare workers in both English and Spanish.
  • Shouldered responsibility for communicating with dispatch concerning incomplete pickups.
  • Boosted company reputation through exceptional customer service skills and empathetic care towards patients and their families.
  • Streamlined communication with dispatchers, promptly addressing any changes or issues related to the transportation schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient medical transportation services.

Clerk and Maintenance

Passaic Hotel
Passaic, NJ
07.1999 - 09.2008

Cleaning, shining floors, painting, laundry, vacuum rugs, fixing roofing, charging for rooms.

Box Clamp Operator

American Tissue Corp.
Garfield, NJ
05.1997 - 06.1998

Loading and unloading trucks in shipping and receiving department

Education

High School Diploma -

New Jersey Department of Education
Rahway, NJ

Skills

  • Strong navigation skills
  • Team player attitude
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Transportation Driver

Master's Medical Transpor
11.2024 - 01.2026

Medical Transportation Driver

Pulse
09.2008 - 11.2024

Clerk and Maintenance

Passaic Hotel
07.1999 - 09.2008

Box Clamp Operator

American Tissue Corp.
05.1997 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

New Jersey Department of Education
Edwin Ortiz