Patient Transporter (Part Time And On Call)

Compass Group • Matthews, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items within the hospital. The role uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling equipment, secures patients and attached equipment such as IVs and drainage tubes, and transports patients using the appropriate requested equipment. Transporters communicate with nursing staff, clinicians, technicians, reception, and dispatch; attend to patient comfort and modesty; and promptly alert nursing staff to signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction. The position also includes maintaining equipment, reporting needed repairs, complying with regulatory and confidentiality requirements, and performing other duties as assigned. The role is part time and on call, with days and hours that may vary and open availability required.

Requirements

• Prior customer service experience.
• Knowledge of basic body mechanics.
• Knowledge of safe patient-handling techniques.
• Open availability; days and hours may vary.

Responsibilities

• Safely, accurately, and promptly transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations.
• Secure patients and attached equipment, including IVs and drainage tubes, and use wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock.
• Demonstrate competency transporting patients from all specific age groups.
• Use the proper requested equipment for patient transport.
• Communicate effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, reception, and dispatch.
• Attend to patient comfort by offering blankets, checking modesty, and engaging only in appropriate conversation.
• Do not transport patients in severe pain.
• Immediately alert nursing staff to signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintain equipment and report equipment requiring repairs.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO requirements.
• Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights 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 benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed