Patient Transport Specialist

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Clinical Transporter responsible for the safe, timely movement of patients and equipment within hospital facilities. You will work as part of a team to deliver quality service, maintain patient safety, and support operations.

Responsibilities include using stretchers and wheelchairs, recording transport details, applying PPE, and following HIPAA and hospital policies. The role requires customer service orientation and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required and maintained annually.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Move patients and equipment safely using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs.
• Assist in safe transfers from bed to stretcher or wheelchair; provide courteous service.
• Accurately record transport details using Teletracking system.
• Follow PPE, HIPAA, OSHA, and Health First policies at all times.
• Provide outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships.
• Safely operate stretcher and wheelchair; report issues to supervisor; replace defective equipment.
• Apply Tele Pak Monitor when required and confirm patient rhythm with monitor tech.
• Perform proper hand hygiene before and after patient encounters.
• Obtain discharge paperwork and ensure proper RN handoff at destination.
• Clean stretcher and wheelchair after transport with approved germicidal products.
• Per Diem shifts may float to different hospital facilities as needed.
• Follow Morgue procedures for safe transfer of patients.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Stress management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Clinical Transporter responsible for the safe, timely movement of patients and equipment within hospital facilities. You will work as part of a team to deliver quality service, maintain patient safety, and support operations.

Responsibilities include using stretchers and wheelchairs, recording transport details, applying PPE, and following HIPAA and hospital policies. The role requires customer service orientation and ability to work under pressure.