Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps County Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transfer Assistant to efficiently and safely transport patients within the hospital setting. Duties include moving patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher, maintaining safety, and documenting transports in the EMR.

The role requires basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and a High School diploma or GED. BLS certification is mandatory, and prior patient care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, bed or stretcher.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures.
• Uses proper lifting and transferring techniques and safe lifting equipment as needed.
• Comforts patients and families with support and cultural sensitivity.
• Documents patient transports in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates with the Patient Transport Supervisor or Lead Transport Technician regarding transports and tasks.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient transport equipment.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Phelps County Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transfer Assistant to efficiently and safely transport patients within the hospital setting. Duties include moving patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher, maintaining safety, and documenting transports in the EMR.

The role requires basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and a High School diploma or GED. BLS certification is mandatory, and prior patient care experience is a plus.