Patient Transporter PRN Days

• Performs routines in a safe, competent, therapeutic, and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability in providing basic care to the following age specific patient populations: the geriatric patient, the adult patient, the adolescent patient, and the pediatric patient.
• Consistently uses supplies, linen, materials and equipment in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Maintains communication with the bed placement coordinator to ensure prioritizing of patient throughput.
• Carries pager and responds in an appropriate timeframe.
• Ensures safe transfer of patient from stretcher to bed, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair. Application of brakes for mode of transportation is ensured during patient transfer.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Hospital and/or patient care experience

Job Summary:

Responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures, and standards established by Crothall, Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. 

Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating company and hospital mission and values.