PRN Patient Transport

Union Depot; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patient Transporter to support the daily operations of the patient transport department. This role is ideal for individuals entering the workforce or returning with limited experience, as no prior qualifications are required. The Patient Transporter will assist in providing timely service to patients, train new staff, and ensure smooth communication with nursing personnel. This position values teamwork and excellent customer service skills, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a military-friendly employer that encourages veterans to apply and become part of a dedicated team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older, no experience required, on-the-job training provided.
• Customer service experience preferred, along with similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in receiving timely service and train new associates.
• Communicate with dispatch and maintain patient transport records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

No high school diploma required

No GED required

No college degree required

Tools

Personal computer in Windows environment

Transport equipment

Job description

Job Summary Details:

The Patient Transporter assists the Manager of Patient Transportation in the daily operation of the patient transport department.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits| Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No experience required and on the job training provided
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• 1 year of similar work experience

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility is to assist the Patient Transportation Department Customers in receiving timely service.

• Assists Patient Transporters to achieve desired results.
• Trains Patient Transporters in proper procedures related to job tasks.
• Responds to all requests from customers with a can-do attitude. Follows up on requests with a sense of urgency.
• Is knowledgeable of and uses proper body mechanics to transfer patients out of and into beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
• Assists lifts and positions patients as needed.
• Communicates with the dispatch desk providing proper and necessary information to facilitate patient transports.
• Ensures that nursing personnel are notified when a patient leaves and returns to the patient care unit. Also notifies the appropriate personnel in ancillary departments when patients arrive or leave the department.
• Completes all patient transport records and logs at nursing units and ancillary departments providing accurate information.
• Treats all patient information as confidential and follows the facility HIPAA policy.
• Dispatches personnel to transport patients to and from various areas of the hospital as required.
• Attends all required in-service training sessions designated by the facility and or department.
• Understands and exemplifies the philosophies and values of ABM Healthcare Support Services.
• Able to use a personal computer in a Windows environment.
• Familiar with various transport equipment and the safe operation of the same.
• Utilizes proper lifting techniques when transferring or moving patients.
• Able to train and orient new associates into the department.
• Able to work in a team environment interacting with a variety of departments.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Able to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills treating others with respect.
• Able to handle various workloads and meet changing priorities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at least 25% of the time.

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran-friendly employer; veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 92S, 92Y, LS, DC.