Transporter | Post Anesthesia Care Unit | PRN (As needed)

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in St. Augustine seeks a PRN Transporter to move patients safely within the hospital, using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds as needed.

This role requires a High School Diploma, 0–1 year of patient transport experience, and BLS/NAPPI certifications. Training is provided; adherence to safety protocols and patient identity checks is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0–1 year of hands-on patient care/transportation experience preferred.
• BLS and NAPPI certifications, or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient transportation for patients to and from requesting service areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds as appropriate.
• Informs nursing staff that the patient has been returned to the room before leaving the unit; uses proper lifting techniques.
• Transports expired patients to the morgue in a professional and respectful manner.
• Coordinates the selection and use of supplies, minor equipment, X‑Rays, reports and files between departments; maintains an efficient workflow.
• Provides age-appropriate care and establishes eye contact with patients; confirms patient identity by armband check.

Skills

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Overview

PRN (as needed) Position:

Location: 400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086

The Transporter provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation for patients to and from designated areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas. Uses wheelchairs, stretchers, beds in an appropriate fashion. Assists patient in and out of wheelchair and stretchers using proper wheel locking procedures. Cleans wheelchairs and stretchers and reports needed repairs to supervisor. Reports to the primary nurse for all transfers in/out of unit and replaces chart or other paper work in appropriate manner.
• Informs nursing staff that patient has been returned to room before leaving unit. Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen tank use/storage and IV pumps/poles. Uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in-service.
• Respectfully transports expired patients to morgue.
• Coordinates the selection and use of supplies, minor equipment, X-Rays, reports, and files between departmental units as needed. Coordinates schedules of equipment and personnel and maintains an efficient workflow.
• Provides care based on knowledge of physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area (pediatric, adult, geriatric). Establishes eye contact with patients, smiles, initiates appropriate conversation. Always confirms patient identity by armband check.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 0 - 1 year Hands-on Patient Care/Transportation

Preferences

Medical background.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NAPPI Certification

Additional Information

BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.

Completion of NAPPI training (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) within 90 days of employment; annual recertification will be required thereafter.