TRANSPORTATION ASST

Summary

The transportation assistant will provide quality customer service and transport patients throughout the Cancer Center in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in a safe manner and seek assistance when needed or required utilizing appropriate body mechanics at all times.
• Transports deceased patients to the morgue.
• Transports specimens from clinics to the lab department.
• Informs nurse when taking patient off unit/returning patient to the unit. Informs nursing staff of all pertinent information and observed changes in patient's condition during or after transport.
• Responds to code blues and RRTs in the outpatient/inpatient areas and provides patient transport as needed.
• Aids in the discharge of the patients from the inpatient/outpatient units by escorting patients via wheelchair to the exit area and assisting the patient into the vehicle as needed.
• Manages inventory of equipment throughout the hospital; assures equipment is stored in designated areas during the shift.
• Aids in the maintenance of equipment and deliver equipment needing repair to the appropriate department as requested.
• Follows infection control policies related but not limited to standard and isolation precautions.
• Thoroughly cleans wheelchairs and stretchers between patients with a disinfectant spray and setup linen.
• Communicates in a professional manner to medical staff, patients, families and coworkers.

Credentials And Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A current BLS certification required.

Pay

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Benefits

Moffitt has a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on the Moffitt Career Site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce. Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.