Transporter I
About The Position
Responsible for safely transporting patients throughout the hospital while supporting Radiology, CT, and the Emergency Department. Ensures timely patient flow, assists with imaging workflows, and helps facilitate ED admissions. Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients. Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets, checking modesty. Follows all posted precaution signs. Transports patients to their destinations. May also transport other items related to their destinations. Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport. Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from pager to patient wristband. Obtains the correct charts from clinical staff. May respond to emergency activities by assisting with moving patients if needed. Notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, cancelled, and when requested by the dispatcher. Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas and makes up stretchers upon completion. Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use. Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to lift and move patients
- Healthcare experience or BLS preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- No experience required
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in customer relations.
- Satisfactory completion of body mechanics training for transporters within one month of start date.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience or BLS preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients throughout the hospital while supporting Radiology, CT, and the Emergency Department.
- Ensures timely patient flow, assists with imaging workflows, and helps facilitate ED admissions.
- Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to/from Radiology, CT, ED, and inpatient units
- Verify patient identity and ensure safety and comfort during transport
- Support Radiology and CT with patient movement and basic non-clinical tasks
- Assist ED with patient admissions and transfers to inpatient units
- Communicate with staff to prioritize and complete transport requests efficiently
- Follow all safety, infection control, and patient privacy guidelines
- Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics.
- Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets, checking modesty.
- Follows all posted precaution signs.
- Transports patients to their destinations.
- May also transport other items related to their destinations.
- Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport.
- Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from pager to patient wristband.
- Obtains the correct charts from clinical staff.
- May respond to emergency activities by assisting with moving patients if needed.
- Notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, cancelled, and when requested by the dispatcher.
- Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas and makes up stretchers upon completion.
- Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use.
- Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
