Patient Transporter PD

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

22d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Central Transport Manager, this role is responsible for transporting patients and patient-related materials throughout the hospital campus, primarily in outpatient clinical areas such as the Fain Health Center (FHC). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide daily actions with patients, customers, and colleagues. Additionally, employees are expected to demonstrate core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
Education normally attained in secondary school levels.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Physical ability to perform essential duties.
Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride).

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred.
Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities.
Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary areas.
Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers.
Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher.
Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations.
Delivers audiovisual equipment.
Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control. For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion.
Performs other related duties as required.