TRANSPORTATION ASST PRN

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; assuring equipment is stored in designated areas during the shift.
• Aids in the maintenance of equipment and delivers 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 sets up linen.
• Communicates in a professional manner to medical staff, patients, families and coworkers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS required.

Skills

Will have experience in patient transport or other patient care role. Has working knowledge of lifting techniques with the physical ability necessary for frequent lifting and pushing of light to heavy objects and periods of long standing and walking.

Benefits

Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces. Moffitt is committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly reviews compensation to ensure alignment across its workforce.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $16.75 - $16.75. 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.

Schedule

N/A