Patient Transporter | Full-Time | 7:00PM-7:30AM

UF Health Shands Homecare; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a patient transporter to provide safe, timely transportation of patients throughout the facility. The role includes basic comfort care, maintaining cleanliness, and helping coordinate patient flow between nursing, medical, and ancillary staff.

Strong reading and spoken English, plus proper body mechanics, are essential. The transporter reports to the Director of Patient Care Administration and is vital to ensuring smooth operations and patient safety during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Good reading, writing, speaking English and proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and promptly throughout the facility.
• Provide basic physical care and comfort measures as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment in transport areas.
• Coordinate patient flow between nursing, medical, and ancillary staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Proper body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Care Administration, Supervisor, RN, and LPN, the transporter is responsible for providing safe, timely transportation of patients throughout the facility. Providing safety, basic physical care, and comfort measures for patients; as well as maintaining a clean, organized environment. Helps coordinate the flow of patients between nursing, medical and ancillary staff.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Proper body mechanics.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English