Transporter RRMC (Medical Transportation)

About the role

The Transporter provides patient and non-patient transportation, in collaboration with nursing staff and co-workers. Transporters work alongside nursing staff and lift-trained co-workers in coordination of lifting, repositioning and transportation for immobile, geriatric, handicapped and bariatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent customer service by informing patients and families where the patient is being transported and estimated time of return
• Exercise patience, understanding and compassion when working with patients and families
• Promptly respond to pages and communicate when a transport is completed
• Perform environmental safety checks when entering or leaving the patient’s room
• Communicate using key words and phrases to assure patients understand staff concerns for their safety and well-being
• Respond to codes within the hospital in a prompt and quick manner

Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis – such as transferring a patient in and out of a bed. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, preferred
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.09 - $24.88. Shift Differentials: $1.16 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm; $2.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am; $0.99 extra for working weekends.

Schedule

FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights