Patient Transport Specialist

MedFleet; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MedFleet in Hudson, FL seeks an EMS Patient Transporter to respond to calls, provide high-quality patient care, and ensure a safe environment. You will assist with wheelchair and stretcher transports, maintain vehicle readiness, and follow SOPs and CE training requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, being 18+, and CPR & First Aid certification. Prior patient transport experience is a plus; on-site certification training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR & First Aid certification; on-site training provided.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls promptly and provide high-quality patient care.
• Transport wheelchair and stretcher patients using approved techniques.
• Maintain neat appearance and vehicle readiness.
• Adhere to SOPs and participate in CE/training.
• Ensure safety and professional interactions with patients and partners.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Patient transport experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position reports to a Supervisor. A EMS Patient Transporter is accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment. An EMS Patient Transporter provides a high level of customer service to patients and partners at all times.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Provide quality patient care by adhering to Policies and Procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Assess and transport with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), wheelchair and stretcher patients while maintaining the highest standard of customer care and professionalism according to current company standards.
• Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain the vehicle and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the vehicle and equipment, its function and use and reporting defective equipment and supplies to the supervisor as required.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and healthcare systems.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Must attend Continuing Education (CE) and compliance training as required.
• Performs other such duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• CPR & First Aid (Company provides on-site CPR & First Aid certification training)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in patient transport or hired car service.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; step, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or carry a minimum of 140 pounds up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.

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