Transporter

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients to and from clinical areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, while adhering to established policies and procedures.

The role supports emergency response readiness and assists with disaster situations as directed, with a day shift of 7.5 hours. A High school diploma or GED is required; 2–5 years of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years experience in patient care preferred.
• Must interact positively with patients and hospital personnel; record information accurately; hear and follow directions; able to lift/move patients.

Responsibilities

• Move patients to and from clinical units using wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
• Respond to alerts to prevent ED diversion, OR holds, and PACU holds; assist with disasters as directed.

Skills

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units, and various diagnostic/treatment areas via a wheelchair, stretcher or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and other equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Patient Transporter responds to various alerts to prevent Emergency Department Diversion, Operating Room and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Holds, and assists with all disasters as directed.

Education:

High school diploma/ GED is required.

Experience:

2-5 years experience in patient care preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be able to interact positively with patients and hospital personnel.
• Must be able to accurately record information provided by transport software and write legibly.
• Must be able to hear, comprehend and follow directions.
• Must be able to walk extensively and be capable of lifting and moving patients.

Salary range:

$26.161-$27.520

Shift:

Days w eo wknd & hols;

Employment Non-Discrimination:

Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.