Patient Transporter

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Transporter

• Shift: Nights

• Schedule: Part-time (24 weekly hours)

• Weekend requirements: Saturday and Sunday

Description

Coordinates in-house patient transportation or lift services requests and provides safe, timely, courteous transportation throughout the facility for patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment. Delivers deceased patients to the mortuary according to policy and procedure, while maintaining privacy and safety. May also perform specific departmental tasks and orient other staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• Knowledge of patient transport policies, procedures, and equipment

• Ability to interpret instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Ability to ensure privacy of protected health information (PHI)

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff

Benefits

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Yes)