Patient Transporter - Evenings 2pm-10:30pm
About The Position
The Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher, or beds. This role maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests, and co-workers. The transporter must be knowledgeable about transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps, and restraints. They will communicate with the team, co-workers, patients, and guests in a positive and professional manner, and take initiative for performance and professional development. Additionally, the transporter must be knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System and provide age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
- Must be able to walk for long periods
- Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual
- CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hired.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
- Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
- Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
- Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Benefits
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
