Patient Transporter

About the role

The Patient Transporter plays a vital role in the safety of patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting them throughout the facility with various equipment. This position requires a certification for BLS and interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures.
• Validates patients' identity based on established department protocol.
• Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Affords assistance with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and safety procedures.
• Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures.
• Responds to all job calls in a timely manner.
• Maintains communication with clinical staff regarding status updates and location information.
• Cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
• Operates golf cart to provide distribution services.
• Transports deceased persons to the facility morgue.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy if required by facility.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• $1/hr. weekend shift differential and 18% night shift differential when applicable.
• Weekend and holiday rotations required.

Pay

• FT Day shift (3 days, 12 hour shifts) 6:00am-6:30pm

Schedule

• Available schedules: FT Day shift (3 days, 12 hour shifts)