Transporter

General Purpose

Assists clinical personnel in moving patients to and from beds, stretchers, and tables while utilizing safe transfer techniques. Delivers specimens, equipment, schedules, etc. to all parts of the hospital. Maintains transportation equipment in clean and safe condition. May be required to run errands outside the facility on occasion. Provides routine manual services to assure clean, orderly and sanitary conditions in the hospital. Follows all directives and regulatory guidelines in the responsible areas. Willing to be cross‑trained in different areas and flexible in duties to accommodate unit needs. Presents a professional and friendly manner to patients, visitors, and fellow staff members. Adheres to policies, procedures, and the employee handbook. This job is fast‑paced, physically demanding, and requires knowledge of ergonomics and equipment for moving patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keeps cribs, wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds moving throughout the hospital departments and assists in transporting patients throughout the facility for admissions, discharges and procedures.
• Assists in moving high‑risk patients (patient handling risk assessment tool) from stretcher to bed and vice‑versa, using mechanical devices whenever feasible.
• Responsible for the tracking and location of patient handling equipment, identification of new equipment needs.
• Customer Service Excellence: Defines customers as patients, families, visitors, co‑workers, community and business partners; fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses; models Driscoll Children’s Hospital mission, vision, and values; engages in communication excellence through integrity, personal accountability, active listening, empathy, and respect for individual cultures, values, beliefs, and preferences; practices self‑care and renewal; takes initiative to improve customer service.
• Leadership / Professional Accountability: Provides fair and courteous treatment of patients, families, visitors, and staff; embraces diversity; maintains confidentiality; accepts feedback and learns from experiences; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change; exhibits professional character, attitude, and appearance; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities; follows Medical Center/System and departmental policies and procedures; participates in all departmental and medical center mandatory in‑services.

Other Important Job Functions

• Transports specimens throughout and outside the facility as needed.
• Transports items/equipment throughout the facility as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Current BLS certification recognized by AHA required prior to employment.