Patient Transporter

Cleveland Clinic•Slaton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to help patients access the care they need. The role involves transporting patients throughout the hospital, assisting with transfers, communicating with clinical and support staff, and maintaining equipment and safety. Caregivers receive three months of on-the-job training covering hospital and clinic locations, special procedures, patient and safety emergency procedures, and safe patient-moving techniques. This is a part-time position with evening schedules of 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position is based at Mercy Hospital in Canton.

Requirements

Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including handling patients and moving or transporting loads of up to or more than 100 pounds.
Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
Ability to work with some exposure to communicable disease.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Successful completion of controlled-substance testing following an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, including patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, or special equipment.
Transfer patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
Transport patients to the hospital lobby during discharge.
Check that oxygen tanks have proper oxygen levels before transporting patients.
Approach and assist patients and visitors.
Communicate patient arrivals and departures to nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception staff.
Verify standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing pager and wristband information, obtaining the correct medical chart, and confirming the proper mode of transportation.
Disinfect and maintain equipment.
Perform environmental and safety checks, identify and document malfunctioning equipment, and report malfunctions.
Move and deliver equipment and linen carts.
Complete three months of on-the-job training in hospital and clinic locations, special procedures, emergency procedures, and safe patient-moving techniques.