Patient Transport Worker

About the role

The Patient Transport Worker provides transportation of patients, patient’s belongings, medical records, specimens, and equipment to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care. Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, efficient, and positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens, and equipment to various areas of the institution.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen, and other medically related encumbrances (excluding transfusing of blood).
• Effectively uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests.
• Notifies dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by checking two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients upon admission and discharge, assisting patients into and out of vehicles at entrances (within department safety standards).
• Adheres to policies addressing confidentiality of patient information.
• Transports decedent bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures proper documentation is completed.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment, following OSHA and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark’s standards of operation and Business Conduct Policy.
• Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in the English language.
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure or less-than-calm circumstances.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Must be flexible and responsive to change.

Physical Demands

• This role may include physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended standing or walking.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing—a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work—our focus is helping you reach your full potential.