Patient Transporter, PRN

About the role

AdventHealth seeks a Transport Assistant to join a purpose-minded team dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ. This PRN role supports patient care by ensuring safe, efficient transport and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Schedule

• PRN (Per Diem) - Days, as needed
• Includes every Wednesday (8-hour shift) – commitment to this weekly shift is required
• Additional varying days, consisting of 8-hour shifts when needed

Responsibilities

• Assists with surgery transport
• Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff
• Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies
• Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv (Preferred)
• 1+ year public contact in a medical setting (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• Driver's License (DL) (Preferred)

Skills

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to people's needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs
• Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs
• Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations
• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients
• Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care
• Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care
• Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients

Pay

$15.15 - $22.73

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits