Patient Driver Transporter

Fresenius Medical Care•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from areas in a clinic or hospital using a wheelchair or stretcher, and helping patients move into, around, and out of the facility. The role supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Work takes place in a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels, and may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. The position regularly involves heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent and prolonged standing, and bending. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
0–1 year of related experience.
CPR certification.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including regular heavy lifting and patient movement, assisting with ambulation, frequent and prolonged standing, and bending.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identification before shifting or transporting patients.
Determine the patient’s name, destination, mode of travel, timing, and other relevant information from written or verbal instructions.
Check that wheelchairs and stretchers are in proper working condition before patient pickup.
Lift patients on and off beds and move them to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs or movable stretchers.
Guide or escort incoming patients from the admitting area to their designated location.
Carry patients’ luggage or personal belongings.
Assist patients with walking to help prevent falls.
Deliver messages, mail, medical records, and other items to patients.
Help maintain order and cleanliness at the entrance point.
May collect laboratory specimens, deliver them to laboratories, and pick up test results.
Assist with picking up supplies from main storage and with cleanliness and upkeep of the unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.