Transporter

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a dedicated Transport Specialist to provide patient transport services within Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. The role requires ensuring patient safety, assisting with transfers, and accurately recording information in EPIC/Hall Pass as well as confirming patient identification.

Educational requirements are minimal; a BLS certification is mandatory, and employees must obtain Basic Life Support within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• No advanced degree required; basic high school level education acceptable.
• BLS certification required; Basic Life Support within first 90 days.
• Ability to operate hospital transport equipment with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient transportation across hospital departments as directed.
• Assist patients in moving from wheelchair to bed as needed.
• Accurately record patient information for EPIC/Hall Pass and verify two forms of ID.
• Support interdisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and operations.

Skills

Patient transportation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Customer service

EPIC/Hall Pass data entry

Education

Less than High School

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

EPIC/Hall Pass

Job description

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Transportation Svs

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2/3:00:00PM to 11:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour

Summary

Provides patient transportation services for all departments as directed by Transport lead/dispatcher/supervisor. Safely transports patients to and from hospital departments. Assist patients in moving to and from wheelchair to bed, etc. Gives, receives, and records patient information accurately for EPIC/Hall Pass and ensures two forms of patient identification prior to transport. Provides interdisciplinary support as requested when not transporting patients. Follows established procedures to help maintain the appearance of the hospital environment. Works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow by performing miscellaneous duties as requested. Interacts with all customers in a manner that supports operations in all departments.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Less than High SchoolRequired

Experience Requirements

No Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required

Additional Requirements

Basic Life Support Certification within first ninety-days of employment.

Other Requirements

Communication and interpersonal skills, customer service skills. Physical requirements include: ability to walk 12 plus miles per eight hour day; ability to push/pull over 100 pounds; ability to lift 35 - 50 pounds.

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