Patient Transporter PRN Port Charlotte

1103 Team Member Services; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,072,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

1103 Team Member Services in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a patient transport aide to move medical equipment and assist in safe patient transfers within a healthcare setting. You will communicate with patients, families, and staff while ensuring efficient movement of stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1+ year in a medical-related role, and CPR/BLS certification; a driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or equivalent (preferred).
• 1+ year public contact in a medical setting (preferred).
• CPR/BLS certification required; driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move unused equipment to storage to keep hallways clear.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Handle and deliver medical equipment and supplies.
• Assist in safe transfers of patients using stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Record transport details accurately in the Transportation system.

Skills

People Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits from Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Location

Address: 2500 HARBOR BLVD City: PORT CHARLOTTE State: Florida Postal Code: 33952

Schedule

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description

• Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair.
• Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs.
• Transports patient-related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently.
• Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs. Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. Effective verbal and listening communication skills. Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs. Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility. Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations. Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace. Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile. Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions. Excellent Customer Service skills. Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department. Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures. Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards. Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care. Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care. Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Work Experience

1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

$15.15 - $22.73

Background Screening Requirement

Florida Law

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission & Culture

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit.

Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together.

Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.