Patient transporter

• Transports patients in a safe, timely manner
• Is courteous and professional at all times
• Transports lab specimens from all areas
• In time of emergency, brings code cart
• Discharges patients following proper procedure
• Transports x-ray reports, medical records and all other equipment necessary
• Answers the phone and dispatches services when needed, prioritizing needs of the nursing department
• Attends mandatory in-services as required
• Clarifies instructions and asks guidance when necessary
• Accurately informs departments of patient departure and return to unit
• Procures needed supplies and equipment as needed in a cost-effective manner
• Monitors the safety of the behavior management patient
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly patient environment
• Maintains on-going communication with the nurse assigned to the patient

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment
• Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to patients and staff in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• CPR certified

Previous hospital experience