Patient Transporter

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cleveland is seeking a Transporter to ensure safe and efficient transport of patients and equipment. The role requires effective communication with departments, data entry, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates must have a High School Equivalent and basic patient care experience. This position involves physical demands including lifting and transporting patients and equipment.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year basic patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe efficient transport of patients and equipment.
• Communicates with departments to assess transport needs.
• Performs data entry and receives dispatch information.

Skills

Knowledge of transport equipment

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Job description

Essential Functions

• Provides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires.
• Communicates with other departments to assess their transport needs.
• Required to interact with patients and customers to ensure patient/Customers’ needs are met.
• Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas.
• Performs data entry and receives dispatch information via Tele-Tracking System.
• Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients.
• Understands and uses the Patient Identification and Alert Process.
• Must pass fit testing for N95 mask.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED Required

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Basic patient care experience Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and handling of transport equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, oxygen) Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly