Patient Transporter
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and promptly transporting patients, specimens, and medication throughout the hospital as assigned. The position reports to the Supervisor, Patient Transportation. The role includes moving patients to and from vehicles, beds, special services, and treatment areas, as well as transporting medications, charts, specimens, and blood. It also includes transporting deceased patients to the morgue and assisting with placement in the cooler and movement to the autopsy table. Team members maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of three months of on-the-job training.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Use safe lifting techniques while transporting patients.
- Assist patients in and out of cars and lift patients on and off beds.
- Move patients to and from special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds.
- Transport medications, patient charts, specimens, and blood as directed.
- Transport bodies to the morgue and assist with placing them in the cooler.
- Assist with moving bodies to the autopsy table.
- Maintain job knowledge by participating in provided educational opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
