Patient Transporter (Various Shifts Available)

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  Transport patients to and from departments in a safe, timely, and respectful manner.

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  Assist with patient transfers involving stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds as appropriate.

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  Respond promptly to transport requests from clinical areas.

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  Ensure cleanliness and functionality of transport equipment.

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  Provide excellent customer service and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

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  Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure seamless and comfortable transitions for patients.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Compassionate and professional demeanor.

• Physical ability to transport patients safely and efficiently.

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Overnight Shift
• Rotating Weekends

Shift differentials dependent upon shift schedule.

​Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 0–6 months of relevant experience preferred (training provided).

• • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent

  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent

  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

    • Examples:

      • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

      • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

      • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

• Standing: Continuous

• Sitting: Continuous

• Walking: Continuous

• Climbing stairs: Infrequent

• Working indoors: Continuous

• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent

• Working from elevated areas: Frequent

• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent

• Kneeling: Infrequent

• Bending at the waist: Continuous

• Twisting at the waist: Frequent

• Squatting: Frequent

• Pinching operations: Frequent

• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous

• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous

• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous

• Reaching overhead: Frequent

• Reaching in all directions: Continuous

• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous

• Full use of both legs: Continuous

• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

• Color discrimination: Continuous

• Depth perception: Continuous

• Peripheral vision: Continuous

• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

• Tactile sensory function: Continuous

• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous

• Selected Positions:

  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Effective stress management: Continuous

• Rotating shifts: Frequent

• Overtime as required: Frequent

• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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