Transporter I - FT- 1st Shift

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for patient comfort and a positive experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals delivers high-quality, compassionate care across specialties including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services.

Recognized for high standards, the hospital has earned full accreditation from The Joint Commission and is the first in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification. We also participate in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® to improve cardiac care.

About the role

This self-motivated team member works independently and collaboratively to transport patients, equipment, supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital. The transporter assists patients with transfers to and from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, and maintains a clean, safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after use.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital.
• Assesses patient needs to determine the most effective transport method.
• Communicates vital patient information with department managers, leads, and team members.
• Meets individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transports charts and specimens efficiently and confidentially.
• Maintains transportation equipment, ensuring cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the Epic Transportation Dispatching system.
• Exhibits outstanding customer service aligned with Orlando Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Informs customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays.
• Prevents fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas.
• Adjusts liter flow and determines cylinder volume in oxygen tanks; safely operates tank gauges.
• Safely removes telemetry units from patients.
• Follows Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristbands.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, including safety, dress code, attendance, punctuality, and ID badge display.
• Handles work-related information confidentially in compliance with HIPAA and handoff procedures.
• Collaborates with team members to meet changing patient, departmental, and hospital needs.
• Assists with the proper disposition of deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined per campus.
• Distributes, retrieves, and maintains clinical and durable medical equipment.
• Cleans equipment, restocks storage areas, and returns items to the equipment room.
• Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support department operations.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and federal/state/local standards.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity to improve services and processes.

Requirements

• Ability to read and distinguish similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and respond to common customer inquiries or complaints.
• Proficiency in accessing and using department-related computer systems, including Epic programs (Bed Tracking, Service Response), and Outlook Email.
• Six months of customer service or volunteer experience preferred.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of hire; renewed every two years.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• All-inclusive benefits starting on day one, including:
  • Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
  • Free college education programs.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Paid paternity leave and fertility benefits.
  • Backup elder and childcare, plus pet insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.