Patient Transport Specialist - Safe, Efficient Hospital Mobility

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Porter to support movement of patients within the hospital network. You will transport patients to various locations and assist during examinations, maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires at least secondary school education, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Prior experience in patient transport is preferred, as is familiarity with infection control practices.

Formación

• Successful completion of secondary school required.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Minimum of 1 year experience interacting with patients in a health care setting required.
• 6 months recent Patient Transport Porter experience preferred.
• Recent Multi-Campus Patient Transport Porter experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, sense of urgency, customer/client focused.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift patients and meet physical demands (standing and walking).
• Understands Infection Control & Prevention; the Health & Safety Act.

Responsabilidades

• Transports patients to hospital locations.
• Timely transportation of patients for their appointments.
• Responds to Emergency Codes as assigned or required.
• Assists, lifts and positions patients to and from transport equipment.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient while in transit.
• If required, remains with the patient during examination/treatment procedures.
• Records and/or reports data associated with patient transport details.
• Performs specimens handling service.
• Performs patient related materials pickup/delivery duties (e.g. BRADMA, charts, pharmaceutical supplies).
• Inspects all transport equipment to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness and infection control adherence.
• Other duties as assigned, such as mailroom functions and other non-patient related duties.
• Will be re-assigned to other campuses as required.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Patient interaction experience

Ability to lift patients

Ability to work under pressure

Customer focus

Ability to multitask

Proficiency with computer applications

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Responds to Emergency Codes

Educación

Secondary school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Porter to support movement of patients within the hospital network. You will transport patients to various locations and assist during examinations, maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires at least secondary school education, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Prior experience in patient transport is preferred, as is familiarity with infection control practices.