Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist (Flexible Shifts)

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Temporary Services is seeking a Patient Transporter to transport patients throughout the hospital complex. The role aims to provide safe, timely, comfortable, and courteous transportation for each patient and to exhibit professionalism to patients and families.

Key duties include moving patients between treatment areas, documenting patient information, securing transport equipment, and assisting staff with patient transfers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas, including expired patients to the hospital morgue.
• Records accurate patient information on log sheets provided by initiating department.
• Secures equipment necessary for movement of patients, ensuring equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Assists patient care staff in transferring patients from beds to stretchers, wheelchairs or other approved means of conveyance.
• Fills liquid oxygen tanks consistently at beginning of workday and uses as required or needed.
• Acts in a courteous and caring manner toward all patients, guests, visitors, families, students, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Temporary Services is seeking a Patient Transporter to transport patients throughout the hospital complex. The role aims to provide safe, timely, comfortable, and courteous transportation for each patient and to exhibit professionalism to patients and families.

Key duties include moving patients between treatment areas, documenting patient information, securing transport equipment, and assisting staff with patient transfers.