Transporter

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a transporter to move patients to and from departments and to support front-office duties. The role includes light clerical work, filing and retrieving patient records, and assisting with PACS and general administrative tasks.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and BCLS (AHA) certification with current renewal. Transportation experience is preferred, and the position is listed as full-time with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current throughout employment.
• Transportation experience preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the department.
• Perform clerical duties for the department such as answering telephones and greeting patients.
• Prepare requisitions for outpatients and file patient reports.
• Retrieve patient records for physicians or medical records.
• Operate PACS and office equipment; run errands throughout the facility.

Skills

BCLS (AHA) certification

Transportation experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required, of an individual assigned to this job. The transporter transports patients to and from the department. Other duties include but are not limited to; Darkroom duties, ordering supplies, stocking, dressing patients and front office duties. This performs clerical duties for the department such as answering telephones, greeting patients and preparing requisitions for outpatients. Other duties include, but are not limited to, filing patient reports, retrieving patient records for physicians or medical records. The transporter should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the usual terminology of tests ordered in department person should demonstrate good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner. Provides clerical support by utilizing telephone, computer, office equipment, PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System) and by running errands throughout the facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Must have BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current throughout employment
• Transportation experience preferred

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.20 to $23.46. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Company Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf