Patient Transporter - Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston is seeking a Patient Transporter for FT Days to move patients and equipment across the hospital.

You will transport patients and belongings, assist with transfers to clinics, and ensure safety and timely arrivals while following hospital policies.

CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) and strong communication with patients, families and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with others.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Transports patients throughout the hospital.
• Transports deceased patients to the morgue.
• Interacts with patient family members and staff to ensure patient safety.
• Transports discharged and transferred patients along with belongings to designated areas.
• Transports patients to clinics and departments for medical tests with required equipment and medical chart.
• Adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Skills

Communication

Education

None

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

• Patient Transporter - FT Days
• Thursday - Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Transports patients throughout the hospital.
• Will also transport deceased patients to the morgue.
• This position is located at Northeast Hospital.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications Education: (None)

Licenses/Certifications: CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Ability to communicate well with others.

Principal Accountabilities

• Interacts with patient family members and staff to ensure patient safety and to expedite the timely arrival and departure of patients.
• Transports discharged and transferred patients along with belongings to designated areas.
• Transports patients in a timely manner to and from clinics and departments for medical tests along with any required patient equipment and medical chart.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands https://jobs.memorialhermann.org/patient-transporter-physical-demands

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