Patient Transporter - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients and patient-related items from their rooms to ancillary departments and other hospital locations. The role follows transport schedules, promptly communicates schedule changes and delays, and transports patients safely and efficiently using AIDET. The transporter remains with patients throughout transport, protects their comfort and privacy, and provides hand-off communication to the receiving nurse. 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.
• Ensure patients are covered for comfort and privacy and remain with them throughout transport.
• Give hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient identity using two forms of verification and confirm the patient has an identification bracelet.
• Notify the appropriate department within five minutes if 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 and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment and orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.
• Follow transport schedules and notify departments promptly of schedule changes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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