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Patient Transporter - Full-Time 7am-3pm w/ Every Other Weekend

Nationwide Children's Hospital · Columbus, OH · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and every other weekend.

About the Role

Provides safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Transports patients to and from designated areas using proper equipment.
  • Assists patients in and out of vehicles and ensures their safety during transport.
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the transport vehicles.
  • Monitors and reports any changes in patient condition during transport.
  • Follows established safety protocols and infection control procedures.
  • Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and patients.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Active BLS Certification via AHA or successfully obtain within 90 days of hire, required.

Skills

  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to solve problems and operate under potentially stressful or emergency situations.
  • Excellent judgment in assessing potentially unsafe conditions for both patients and self.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, climb stairs/ladder, color vision, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, computer skills, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, fumes/gases/vapors, interpreting data, lifting/carrying: 41–60 lbs, loud noises, machinery, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, sitting.

Frequently: Audible speech, biohazard waste, hearing acuity, lifting/carrying: 0–10 lbs, lifting/carrying: 11–20 lbs, lifting/carrying: 21–40 lbs, patient equipment, repetitive hand/arm use.

Continuously: Bend/twist, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, pushing/pulling: 0–25 lbs, pushing/pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, pushing/pulling: 26–40 lbs, pushing/pulling: 41–60 lbs, pushing/pulling: 61–100 lbs, seeing—far/near, squat/kneel, standing, walking.

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