Patient Transporter

Patient Transporter

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

The benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Shifts Vary

• Safely transport patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or cribs, including assisting with transfers between surfaces.
• Ensure timely and accurate transport of patient-related items such as belongings, labs, paperwork, and medical equipment.
• Maintain clear and safe hallways by relocating unused equipment to designated storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while documenting transport details in the system.
• Support operational excellence by properly handling equipment and participating in ongoing training and development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers' needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.

• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction and respond to people's needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.

• Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.

• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.

• Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.

• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.

• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.

• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.

• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

• Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.

• Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.

• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care.

• Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care.

• Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education: High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study: N/A

Work Experience: 1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

$13.63 – $20.44

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.