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

UF Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients throughout the hospital and assist with basic care and comfort measures. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and efficient coordination with nursing, medical, and ancillary staff.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification. English reading/writing/speaking proficiency is essential to communicate with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Physical ability to safely move and assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely transportation of patients throughout the facility.
• Provide safety, basic physical care and comfort measures for patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Help coordinate the flow of patients between nursing, medical and ancillary staff.

Skills

Proper body mechanics

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

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