Transporter I- FT - 2nd 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 delivers high-quality, compassionate care with advanced technology and expertise in cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, holds spine surgery certification, and participates in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved cardiac care.

Why Orlando Health?

• Competitive pay with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions
• All-inclusive benefits starting on day one, including:
  • Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
  • Free college education programs
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid paternity leave and fertility benefits
  • Backup elder and childcare, pet insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
• Recognized as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; equal opportunity employer for veterans and people with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital
• Assesses patient to determine the most effective method for transport
• Communicates vital patient information with department manager, group leads, and team members
• Meets individual productivity standards established by the department
• Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner
• Maintains all transportation equipment and ensures its cleanliness and sanitary condition
• Demonstrates ability to use Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively
• Exhibits outstanding customer service behavior and attitude aligned with Orlando Health’s mission, vision, and values
• Informs customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays
• Proactively prevents fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas
• Adjusts liter flow and determines cylinder volume in an oxygen tank; understands operation of the tank gauge
• Safely removes telemetry units from patients
• Follows Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies regarding safety, dress code, attendance, punctuality, and ID badge display
• Handles work-related information confidentially using HIPAA and handoff compliance
• Collaborates with team members to meet the changing needs of patients, departments, and the hospital
• Assists with proper disposition of deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses
• Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of clinical and durable medical equipment
• 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, and local standards
• Completes all mandatory training and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity to continuously improve services and processes

Requirements

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers
• Ability to write simple correspondence and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Capability to access and use department-related computer systems, including Epic programs (Bed Tracking and Service Response), and Outlook Email
• Must complete required mandatory educational training
• Six months of customer service experience or volunteer experience preferred
• BLS/HealthCare Provider certification obtained within 90 days of hire and renewed every two years

Schedule

4:00 PM - 12:30 AM