PATIENT TRANSPORTER (PART TIME)
About The Position
The Patient Transporter facilitates internal hospital patient moves and is responsible for safely, promptly, and accurately transporting patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations. The role uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling equipment, supports patients’ comfort and privacy, and communicates with clinical and support staff. No prior experience is required. The position is part time at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, with a fixed pay rate of $15.00 per hour. Availability for a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends, is required.
Requirements
- No prior experience is required.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients, secure patients, and appropriately secure IVs, drainage tubes, and related equipment.
- Use wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to transport patients.
- Demonstrate competency in transporting patients across specific age groups.
- Transport patients to their destinations safely, accurately, and promptly using the requested equipment.
- Communicate effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, reception, and dispatch.
- Attend to patient comfort, offer blankets, maintain modesty, and engage only in appropriate conversation.
- Avoid transporting patients in severe pain.
- Immediately alert nursing staff to signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- Maintain equipment and report equipment that needs repair.
- Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO standards.
- Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies as outlined in facility HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Eligible associates may receive paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
