Patient Transporter PRN Premium

FMOLHS • Jackson, MS

7h

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, or special equipment. May assist with patient transfers, discharge transportation, and the Hospital’s Lift Team. Uses HEV to indicate patient locations and responds to transport requests in a timely manner.

The role involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; and transferring or repositioning patients. Duties may involve exposure to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, hazardous or infectious agents, limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances, and blood or other body fluids. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn. Hours may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize patients’ individual needs based on medical conditions, age, limitations, and planned procedures.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• 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, optimal auditory acuity, and manual dexterity necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to perform patient transfers and repositioning, and to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for patient care functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and 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 a member of the Hospital’s Lift Team as needed.
• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED