Transporter Full Time Job ID: 231478

North Shore Medical Center•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the responsibilities necessary to transport patients to and from patient-care areas and departments within the hospital. Primarily interacts with adult and geriatric patients, and transports patients of all ages from the Emergency Services Department to other hospital areas in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner. Maintains transport equipment and transports patients with nursing personnel in attendance. May be cross-trained to perform clerical and film file room duties. The role requires extended periods of walking, strength and coordination, a pleasant personality for public relations, and schedule flexibility. Consults the clerical receptionist and/or technical supervisor regarding transport priorities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification.
Effective communication skills in English.
Accuracy with names and numbers.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation after learning job duties.
Ability to walk for extended periods; strength and coordination are required.
Pleasant personality for public relations.
Schedule flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital or other healthcare experience as a transporter, aide, or orderly is preferred.
Prior transport experience is preferred.
CPI training is provided on the job.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from patient-care areas and departments throughout the hospital.
Transport patients of all ages from the Emergency Services Department to other hospital areas in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner.
Transport patients with nursing personnel in attendance.
Maintain transport equipment.
Consult the clerical receptionist and/or technical supervisor to determine transport priorities.
May perform clerical and film file room duties after cross-training.