Patient Transporter - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients from their rooms to ancillary departments throughout the hospital, following schedules and promptly notifying departments of changes. The role provides safe and efficient transport, including use of AIDET, and requires the transporter to remain with the patient throughout transport.

The transporter verifies patient identity, provides hand-off communication to the receiving nurse, maintains transport logs, monitors and inspects equipment, and cleans transport equipment and surfaces between transports. The position may also involve providing life-saving care during emergency codes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• BLS certification upon hire or obtained within the employee's department orientation period.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare and/or transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
• Keep patients covered for comfort and privacy and stay with them throughout transport.
• Provide hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient information using two forms of verification and confirm the patient has an identification bracelet.
• Notify the appropriate department within five minutes when a patient is delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
• Maintain daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times, patient names, and equipment transported.
• May provide life-saving care during emergency codes.
• Monitor and inspect patient-care equipment before and during transports.
• Clean and maintain transport equipment and wheelchairs; use the hospital monitor program to track transports as scheduled and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED