Compassionate Patient Transporter — Hospital Mobility Pro

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment within its Florida facilities. The role requires coordinating with nursing staff, handling wheelchairs and stretchers, and ensuring patient safety during transfers.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure. A high school diploma is preferred, with a brief on-the-job training period after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months on-the-job training after selection and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested.
• Transfers patients to or from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers, with assistance.
• Transports patients during discharge to hospital lobby and opens doors.
• Ensures proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patient.
• Approaches and offers assistance to patients and visitors in the hospital environment.
• Communicates to nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception regarding patient’s arrival and departure.
• Verifies and confirms standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from pager and patient wristband to obtain correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation.
• Disinfects and maintains equipment throughout the hospital. Performs environmental and safety checks then documents findings.
• Identifies malfunctioning ambulatory equipment and reports it to the appropriate department for repair or replacement.
• Moves and delivers equipment and linen carts to the appropriate staging area and depots.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment within its Florida facilities. The role requires coordinating with nursing staff, handling wheelchairs and stretchers, and ensuring patient safety during transfers.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure. A high school diploma is preferred, with a brief on-the-job training period after hire.