Patient Transporter - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients, and equipment throughout the facility. Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors. Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue. Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers. Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• No experience required.
• New Hires have 30 days to obtain their BLS Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
• Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department.
• Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED