Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting and supporting all departments by transporting patients to and from units/departments; uses wheelchairs, stretchers, or bed.

Work Schedule:

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, 10-hour shifts, and at least one weekend every three weeks as needed.

Hours: 10am to 8pm, 3 or 4 days per week every 3rd weekend. If needed on Saturdays, the hours are 8am to 6pm.

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9:30am to 7:30pm, 3 or 4 days per week every 3rd weekend.

Position Responsibilities:
• Transport patients to and from departments/units. Includes appropriate patient identification, patient comfort and safety (assisting in lifting, moving and positioning in bed/wheelchair, etc), and providing patient information.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs/stretchers and initiate appropriate action when repair is required (check supply of oxygen, replenish and change regulators as necessary).
• Coordinates with other transporters based on patient schedules to ensure smooth flow of transport operations; communicates patient information to nurses and testing (diagnostic) departments as necessary.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and have strong verbal communication skills.
Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multi-task.
Customer service experience preferred.
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
(CPR Preferred).