Transporter - Per Diem - 8-Hour Shifts
About The Position
The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely, promptly, and accurately transporting patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to and from their destinations in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner. The service helps nurses, clinical partners, physicians, diagnostic technicians, and therapists perform their duties efficiently and effectively. Patient interactions use AIDET as the primary communication tool. The role also involves moving equipment and supplies and operating elevators to support transports. Destinations include nursing units, diagnostic areas, the emergency department, and the morgue. The Transporter works collaboratively with Management, the Dispatch Call Center, and healthcare team personnel.
Requirements
- Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Full comprehension of spoken and written English.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
- Ability to work 8-hour shifts.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; bend and stoop; lift equipment up to 25 pounds; and push and pull equipment weighing up to 400 pounds.
- Ability to work with assigned equipment, including gurneys, beds, and wheelchairs.
Nice To Haves
- Patient transport experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely, promptly, and accurately transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items.
- Interact with patients professionally, courteously, and compassionately, using AIDET as the primary communication tool.
- Move equipment and supplies and operate elevators to facilitate patient and equipment transports.
- Transport patients, equipment, and supplies between nursing units, diagnostic areas, the emergency department, and the morgue.
- Collaborate with Management, the Dispatch Call Center, and healthcare team personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
