What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at GBMC HealthCare?
Under direct supervision, transports patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies throughout the Medical Center in a safe, timely, efficient and courteous manner. Initiates wheelchair, stretcher and bed inventory control to assure adequate par level allocation of this equipment for nursing units and departments.
Education
High School, GED equivalency, or equivalent work experience.
Licensures/Certifications
Heart Saver (CPR Certification) within 30 days of start date
Experience
Not Applicable
Skills
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
$15.00 - $20.00
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Education
High School, GED equivalency, or equivalent work experience.
Licensures/Certifications
Heart Saver (CPR Certification) within 30 days of start date
Experience
Not Applicable
Skills
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to transport and transfer patients including morgue patients.
- Ability to work well under time constraints and to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Manual dexterity required for handling patients, equipment and supplies.
- Ability to push, pull, tug or lift to 50 pounds.
- Ability to lift patients and carry items, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to stand, bend, walk and push for extended periods of time.
- Ability to transport patients, up to 250 lbs., unaided. For patients over 250 lbs., assistance is available to assigned transporter.
- Transports patients, specimens, equipment and supplies throughout the Medical Center, utilizing stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, cardiac chairs and other transport equipment.
- Assists in lifting or placing patients onto and out of the transport conveyance, securing patient onto equipment, ensuring patient has identification band, and checking same to ensure correct patient is being transported. Ensures patient dignity and privacy are maintained by draping patient appropriately.
- Maintains cleanliness of stretchers and related transport equipment.
- Transports and locates a variety of equipment, specimens, and supplies to and from designated areas.
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and self-development
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive, professional example for others
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
- Reports to work regularly and on time
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
$15.00 - $20.00
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $15 - $20