Patient Transport Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients to and from beds, therapy, surgery, and radiology. The role includes retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications within scope of practice. This is not patient care but supports efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include transporting items, coordinating with departments, and using tele-tracking. Requires high school diploma and current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transfers patients from bed to wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.
• Assists in the transport of essential supplies during traumas and cardiac arrests.
• Handles items such as IV bags, oxygen masks, oxygen tanks, urine drainage bags, blood bags, and medical monitoring devices that may be attached to the patient during transport.
• Transports expired patients to the morgue by stretcher.
• Initiates the call, upon patient discharge, alerting all departments involved in the bed turnover process.
• Picks up and delivers routine and STAT laboratory specimens, blood, and medical items.
• Properly uses tele-tracking system.
• Collaborates with other employees to ensure that the needs of the patient and department are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients to and from beds, therapy, surgery, and radiology. The role includes retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications within scope of practice. This is not patient care but supports efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include transporting items, coordinating with departments, and using tele-tracking. Requires high school diploma and current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.