Transporter - OR

Patient Transporter - OR - Full Time

Boone Memorial Health is seeking a dependable and compassionate Patient Transporter to join our healthcare team. The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients throughout the hospital while providing respectful, compassionate care.

This position assists patients with transfers to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, vehicles, and other equipment. The Patient Transporter may also assist with EKGs, obtaining vital signs, transporting laboratory specimens, delivering equipment and supplies, and providing support to patients, families, and visitors.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Safely transport patients between hospital rooms, departments, treatment areas, and operating rooms.
• Assist patients in and out of ambulances, cars, and other vehicles as needed.
• Assist patients with transfers to and from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Provide physical support to patients who require assistance with walking or mobility.
• Verify patient identification before transport.
• Communicate with nurses, providers, and other healthcare staff regarding patient transport needs.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families.
• Transport laboratory specimens to the appropriate laboratory.
• Inspect wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment to ensure they are safe and in proper working condition.
• Transport equipment and supplies to designated patient care and treatment areas.
• Assist with EKGs and obtaining vital signs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness within the department and clean equipment as necessary.
• Answer incoming calls and assist with patient, family, and visitor needs.
• Provide directions and assistance to hospital visitors and families.
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, safety standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in educational and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to work compassionately and professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and the public.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers and mobility.
• Must be emotionally stable and able to provide support to patients during stressful situations.

Preferred qualifications include:

• One (1) year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Emergency Department experience preferred.

Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking throughout the assigned shift. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, squat, climb stairs, grasp, and perform other physical activities necessary to safely transport and assist patients. The employee must be able to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, or pulling exceeds these requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Boone Memorial Health provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.