Patient Transporter PACU

USPI • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter helps patients by transporting them into, around, and out of the surgery center. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients undergoing procedures at Orlando Ophthalmology Surgery Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center or surgical hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by assisting patients to the car via wheelchair; lifting patients on and off stretchers and recliners.
• Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity.
• Transports equipment, supplies, and delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.
• Cleans and prepares stretchers, recliners, and wheelchairs for patient use.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Restocking, maintaining and organizing medical supplies in the PreOP/PACU areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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