Compassionate Patient Transporter for Seamless Care

Aramark; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to assist in moving patients, belongings, medical records, and specimens as part of patient care. Responsibilities include safe transport, identity verification, and adherence to privacy and safety policies.

The role requires strong customer service, calmness under pressure, and reliability. The position emphasizes following department procedures, using electronic devices for dispatch, and maintaining all required safety standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to stay calm in less than calm circumstances.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions.
• Must be flexible and responsive to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
• Responsive to customer needs.
• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens and equipment to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other medically related encumbrances excluding transfusing of blood.
• Uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests; notifies dispatcher of status as instructed.
• Verifies patient identity by two identifiers before transport.
• Transports patients on admission and discharge; assists patients into and out of vehicles at entrances.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Transports decedent bodies to the morgue and completes proper documentation.
• Adheres to OSHA regulations and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains records and reports to ensure compliance with regulations and codes.

Skills

English communication

Calm under pressure

Time management

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to assist in moving patients, belongings, medical records, and specimens as part of patient care. Responsibilities include safe transport, identity verification, and adherence to privacy and safety policies.

The role requires strong customer service, calmness under pressure, and reliability. The position emphasizes following department procedures, using electronic devices for dispatch, and maintaining all required safety standards and documentation.