Patient Transporter - United States
2 days ago
Job description
Location:
Hollywood, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
-Transports patients, and equipment throughout the facility.Responsibilities:
Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed.
Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PATIENT TRANSPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORKEducation and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: No experience required.
** ** New Hires have 30 days to obtain their BLS Certification
Additional Credential Info: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 20%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Pushing or Pulling lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 20%
- Squatting = 40%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
- Hazardous Medication = 20%
- Latex = 40%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 40%
- Fire Risk = 20%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 20%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 60%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 20%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
- Radiation = 40%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift:
EveningsDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call M-F, 8am-5pm) or email
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