Patient Transporter - PT - Evenings - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System • Miramar, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients, and equipment throughout the facility. Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors. 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. 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. Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department.
• Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

Benefits

• We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
• Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
• We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).
• Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
• If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]

What This Job Offers

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