Patient Transporter | PRN (As Needed)

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in The Villages, FL is seeking a Transporter to move patients safely and promptly under supervision. The role includes providing basic patient care, comfort measures, and keeping the environment clean and organized while coordinating patient flow with nursing, medical, and ancillary teams.

Responsibilities emphasize safe patient handling, timely transport throughout the facility, and collaboration to support efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 (BLS)
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required: - Proper body mechanics - Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English