Patient Transporter - Radiology - PRN

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter works in the Radiology department at UAB St Vincent's East, transporting patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. The role includes moving patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated locations, including while they are using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, or other equipment. The transporter also helps patients enter and exit vehicles, delivers equipment and specimens to staff or departments, and may assist with transporting deceased bodies to the morgue. The position also involves greeting patients and visitors and providing information and directions. The schedule includes alternating weekends from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., plus availability for two or three weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday) from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. BLS Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire or job transfer. Eligible positions may include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Obtain BLS Provider certification within one month (30 days) of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
Applicable required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.
Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated sites, including patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfers to or from wheelchairs or stretchers.
Deliver equipment and specimens to requesting staff or departments.
May assist staff with removing deceased bodies from units and transporting them to the morgue.
Greet patients and visitors and provide information and directions.