Patient Transporter - Support Services
About The Position
The Patient Transporter - Support Services role is a full-time position within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Guest Services. This role is responsible for transporting patients to and from various clinical, ancillary, and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The transporter must maintain a safe environment for patients, themselves, guests, and co-workers. Key responsibilities include knowledge of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps, and restraints, communicating professionally with all stakeholders, and utilizing the Transport Tracking System effectively. The position also requires providing age-appropriate assistance according to specific care guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hired.
- Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion.
- Must be able to walk for long periods.
- Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
- Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
- Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
- Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
