Transporter I

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a dedicated Transporter I to ensure safe and efficient patient transport within the hospital. This entry-level position involves effective communication with patients and staff, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have a BLS certification and experience in patient care or customer service, contributing to a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Experience in patient care or customer service roles preferred.
• Ability to use department systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and efficiently across hospital areas.
• Communicate vital patient information with team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of transportation equipment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

Ability to read and write simple correspondence

Tools

TeleTracking

Outlook

Allscripts

Job description

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Position Summary

This self-motivated team member must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting with others in multiple departments and disciplines. The team member must communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and internal customers using appropriate scripting and engagement techniques.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients to all hospital areas, assessing each patient to determine the most effective transport method.
• Communicate vital patient information with department managers, group leads, and other team members.
• Meet individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transport charts and specimens confidentially and efficiently.
• Maintain all transportation equipment, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.
• Use Allscripts Transport Tracking system effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service behavior supporting Orlando Health's mission, vision, and values.
• Inform customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays proactively.
• Prevent fire and safety hazards by storing equipment properly.
• Adjust liter flow and PSI in oxygen tanks; transfer oxygen regulators safely.
• Safely remove telemetry units from patients.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies regarding safety, dress code, attendance, punctuality, and ID display.
• Handle work-related information confidentially to maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet changing needs.
• Assist in distributing and retrieving clinical and orthopedic equipment, and maintain storage areas.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and chemotherapy drugs).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Comply with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Adhere to all safety standards, MSDS, and hygiene directives.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Continuously seek to improve services and processes.

Orlando Health values individuality and encourages diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are welcomed and valued.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Ability to read, recognize similarities/differences in words and numbers, write simple correspondence, and respond to inquiries. Must access and use department systems like TeleTracking, Outlook, and Allscripts.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS/Healthcare Provider certification by the American Heart Association, renewed every two years, if applicable.
• Experience: Experience in patient care or customer service roles.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Healthcare