Transporter (Full Time) Job ID: 242351

North Shore Medical Center•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Transporter transports patients to and from patient care areas and departments throughout the hospital. The role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients and also transports patients of all ages from the Emergency Services Department to other hospital areas in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner. Patients are transported with nursing personnel in attendance. The Transporter maintains transport equipment and may be cross-trained to perform clerical and film file room duties. The position requires extended periods of walking, strength and coordination, a pleasant approach to public relations, and schedule flexibility. The Transporter consults with 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.
Prior transport experience.

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 hospital areas in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner.
Transport patients with nursing personnel in attendance.
Maintain transport equipment.
Consult with the clerical receptionist and/or technical supervisor regarding transport priorities.
May be cross-trained to perform clerical and film file room duties.