Patient Transporter

adventhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 Weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well‑being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Daytona Beach is seeking an Overnight Transporter to move patients and equipment throughout the facility, ensuring safe, timely, and courteous service during night shifts.

You will operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs, assist in patient transfers, and communicate with patients, families, and staff while maintaining efficient transport workflows.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond in a proactive, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports patient-related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently.
• Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

English language

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 301 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY

City: DAYTONA BEACH

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32117

Job Description:

Overnights

11pm - 7:30am

Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies. Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge. Other duties as assigned. Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair. Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs. Transports patient‑related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently. Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond to them in a pro‑active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.
• Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multi‑task and work at a fast pace.
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care.
• Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care.
• Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$15.15 - $22.73

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.