Patient Transporter

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you can make a significant impact as a Patient Transporter. In this essential role, you will ensure patients receive the care they need by providing safe and comfortable transportation throughout the hospital. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working with a compassionate team dedicated to delivering optimal patient care. You will develop valuable skills while contributing to the well-being of patients and supporting fellow caregivers in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport patients safely and comfortably.
• Requires effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to various areas in the hospital using wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation.
• Maintain and disinfect transport equipment.

Skills

Patient Transport

Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Patient Transporter, you play an essential role in helping patients receive the care they need. You will provide transportation to and from various areas throughout the hospital, ensuring patients feel comfortable throughout the process. This position offers a unique way to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and innovative healthcare setting, all while making a difference in the lives of both patients and fellow caregivers.

**A caregiver in this position works nights from 11:00PM - 7:30AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment.

+ Transfer patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.

+ Transport patients during discharge to the hospital lobby.

+ Ensure proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients.

+ Approach and aid patients and visitors.

+ Verify and confirm standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from the pager and patient wristband to obtain the correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation.

+ Disinfect and maintain equipment.

+ Perform environmental and safety checks, identify malfunctioning equipment, document findings and report malfunctioning equipment.

+ Move and deliver equipment and linen carts.

+ Complete three months of on-the-job training to learn multiple hospital and clinic locations, special procedures, patient and safety emergency procedures and proper body mechanics to safely move patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma or GED

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**Physical Requirements:**

+ Requires full range of body motion including handling of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.

+ Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

+ Requires working with some exposure to communicable disease.

+ Ability to move/transport up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).

+ Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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