Patient Transporter
About the role
The Patient Transporter promptly and safely transports patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units according to established policies, procedures, and time schedules. This Position Supports Organizational Goals By Providing Quality Customer Service, Enhancing Patient Throughput And Operational Efficiency, Participating In Performance Improvement Efforts And Demonstrating a Commitment To Teamwork And Cooperation.
Responsibilities
- Determines patient identifiers, destination, mode of travel, time, and other relevant information.
- Directs or escorts incoming patients from the admitting office or reception area to designated locations and assists patients, whether ambulatory or non-ambulatory.
- Transports patients or deceased individuals, alone or with assistance, using beds, stretchers, gurneys, wheelchairs, or other equipment as needed.
- Helps maintain a safe working environment for all patients, visitors, and employees, promptly reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries to a supervisor.
- Participates in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard assessments, and applies all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements to assigned work.
- Performs all duties in accordance with established safety procedures, regulations and policy, attends designated training programs, and carries out other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- American Heart Association BLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- Minimum six months' experience preferred, within hospital patient care services.
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Skills
Requires the ability to understand and follow all policies and procedures, determine patient identifiers, and assist patients. Must have the physical ability to perform tasks such as reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, as well as the visual and physical ability to work at a computer terminal. Must possess knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to assigned work.
Benefits
This Position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, enhancing patient throughput and operational efficiency, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Pay
AtlantiCare adheres to the "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandates employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions. Please refer to the "Total Rewards" section for more information.
Schedule
Details on the schedule can be found in the "About the role" section.
Benefits
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Equal Opportunity Employer
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.