Patient Transporter

Patient TransporterJoin Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our patients as you will be playing an essential role in helping them receive the care they need. Patient transporters quickly become familiar with all areas of the hospital while leaving lasting impressions on our patients and visitors. This role is a great way for caregivers to get their foot in the door and gain exposure to various different departments.A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 11:30AM – 8:00PM, including every other weekend and holiday.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment.Transfer patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.Transport patients during discharge to the hospital lobby.Ensure proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients.Approach and aid patients and visitors.Communicate to nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception regarding patient's arrival and departure.Verify and confirm standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from the pager and patient wristband to obtain the correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation.Disinfect and maintain equipment.Perform environmental and safety checks, identify malfunctioning equipment, document findings and report malfunctioning equipment.Move and deliver equipment and linen carts.Complete three months of on-the-job training to learn multiple hospital and clinic locations, special procedures, patient and safety emergency procedures and proper body mechanics to safely move patients.Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High School Diploma or GEDPhysical Requirements:Requires full range of body motion including handling of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Requires working with some exposure to communicable disease.Ability to move/transport up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.