Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment across the facility. The role supports clinical staff by assisting with lift assists, patient repositioning, and safe transfers to vehicles or beds.

The transporter greets patients and visitors, delivers needed equipment, and helps coordinate transport with various departments. A High School Diploma and BLS certification are required, with potential for advancement in a busy

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment throughout the facility.
• Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
• Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department.
• Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Patient care

Patient safety

Patient transport

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment across the facility. The role supports clinical staff by assisting with lift assists, patient repositioning, and safe transfers to vehicles or beds.

The transporter greets patients and visitors, delivers needed equipment, and helps coordinate transport with various departments. A High School Diploma and BLS certification are required, with potential for advancement in a busy