PRN: Patient Transporter

University Hospitals Pain Management; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Transporter to ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients and supplies within the hospital. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the hospital's layout, ensuring optimal service delivery while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and patient testing areas.
• Must pass fit testing for N95 mask.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assess transport needs appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe efficient transport of patients and supplies.
• Communicates with departments to assess transport needs.
• Performs data entry via Tele-Tracking System.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

DescriptionWhat You Will Do

• Provides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires.
• Communicates with other departments to assess their transport needs.
• Required to interact with patients and customers to ensure patient/Customers’ needs are met.
• Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas.
• Performs data entry and receives dispatch information via Tele-Tracking System.
• Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients.
• Understands and uses the Patient Identification and Alert Process.
• Must pass fit testing for N95 mask.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.