Patient Transporter PRN Premium

FMOLHS • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of activities related to transporting patients and equipment, and greets and assists patients and visitors as directed. Transports patients between clinical, ancillary, and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, including patients requiring oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and special equipment. Assists with patient transfers and discharge transportation, responds to transport requests, and may serve on the Hospital's Lift Team. The role involves substantial physical activity and may include exposure to stressful situations, unpleasant sights and odors, hazardous or infectious agents, and blood or other body fluids. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age, limitations, and planned procedures.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity required to perform designated duties.
• Optimal auditory acuity required.
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment and instruments is essential.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to transfer and reposition patients and perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Sufficient experience in a health care or health agency setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Sufficient experience in a health care or health agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, including those using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, or special equipment.
• Assist with transferring patients to or from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
• During discharge, assist patients in and out of vehicles and escort or transport them to and from the hospital lobby.
• Serve, as needed, as a member of the Hospital's Lift Team.
• Indicate patient locations during transports through the use of HEV.
• Respond to transport requests in a timely manner.
• Greet and assist patients and visitors as directed.
• Wear provided personal protective equipment and apply universal precautions when exposed to blood or other body fluids.

What This Job Offers

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