Radiology Patient Transporter, Patient Transport Dept, Per Diem, Flex Shift, Rotating Weekends, Job ID # 1904016

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital currently seeks a transport specialist to move patients throughout the hospital in a courteous, professional manner. The role requires ability to walk extended distances and to handle equipment safely, with pediatric transport support under nursing supervision. Flexibility in schedule is needed.

Ideal candidates are HS graduates, with accuracy in names/numbers and self-motivation to work with minimal supervision. Crossing training for clerical tasks may occur.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred transporting experience.
• Must be accurate with names and numbers.
• Must be self-motivated once job duties are learned and should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from all hospital areas in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner.
• Maintains transport equipment.
• Transport pediatric patients with the attendance of nursing personnel.

Skills

Public relations

Stamina / mobility

Attention to detail

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Transports patients of all ages to and from all sub-sections areas of the hospital in a friendly, professional and ethical manner. Maintains transport equipment. Transport pediatric patients with the attendance of nursing personnel. May be crossed trained to perform clerical and film file room duties. Must be able to walk for extended periods. Strength and coordination are required. Pleasant personality for public relations required. Consults clerical receptionist and or/technical supervisor for priority transporting. Schedule flexibility.

Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities):

• HS graduate or equivalent.


• Preferred transporting experience.


• Must be accurate with names and numbers


• Must be self-motivated once job duties are learned and should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association


• Crisis Prevention Intervention- if reporting to ER

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization

Must clear background and drug test required.