Patient Transport: Support Services
About The Position
The Support Services department ensures timely and efficient transportation of patients and materials internally throughout the hospitals and assigned locations. This role also involves communications for services such as Environmental (EVS) and Engineering Services. The Patient Transporter, under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, Supervisor, and Lead, will perform a variety of duties according to established procedures to maintain a high quality of service. Key responsibilities include transporting patients and materials throughout the hospital, completing shift prep by rounding the floors and completing downtime duties, and assisting with training new hire Patient Transporters.
Requirements
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions
- Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and can react and communicate so others understand
- Ability to work well with others, follow instructions, and schedule flexibility due to needs of hospital
- High School graduate or GED preferred
- Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required prior to being hired on
Nice To Haves
- Patient Transport experience is desirable
- Basic Math Skills and knowledge of the 24 hour time system is also preferred
Responsibilities
- Transport patients & materials throughout the hospital
- Complete Shift Prep by rounding the floors & completing down time duties
- Assist with training new hire Patient Transporters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
