Patient Transporter

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of Central Transport Manager, this role transports patients and patient-related materials throughout the hospital campus, primarily in outpatient clinical areas like the Fain Health Center (FHC). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Requirements

Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Physical ability to perform essential duties.
Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride).

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred.
Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities.
Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary areas.
Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers.
Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher.
Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations.
Delivers audiovisual equipment.
Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Cleans and stores equipment upon job completion.
Performs other related duties as required.