About this role

Escorts ambulatory patients
Transports patient by wheelchair, stretcher or bed
Verifies identification of all patients assigned by checking 2 identifiers and signing off on Safe Patient Transport Forms
Monitors and responds to basic patient needs before, during and after transport
Provides appropriate handoff communication when patient is delivered to receiving unit
Assists nursing staff and/or lift tech in moving and positioning of patients using various lift devices in preparation of patient for transport
Delivers stretchers, beds, cribs and wheelchairs as needed
Transports patient specimens to and from the Lab, Pathology, and blood products to/from the Blood Bank
Delivers other materials such as medical records, pharmaceuticals, X-ray films, sterile items, and miscellaneous reports and items as required

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Good inter-personal skills and a customer service orientation to maintain a collaborative, patient focused effort between Patient Transportation and other hospital departments
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 6 months of hire (preferred)
Six months’ experience in a hospital environment (preferred)

Patient & Equipment Transporter, Per Diem

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