PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Patient Transporter

Transport patients to and from various areas of Springfield Memorial Hospital by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. Ensure patient safety and comfort during transports and perform appropriate patient hand-offs to other members of the health care team.

Qualifications

Education :

Education equivalent to graduation from high school is recommended.

Licensure / Certification / Registry :

Obtain BLS / CPR certification within 45 days of hire and maintain current BLS / CPR certification.

Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to utilize a computerized patient transport tracking system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Completion of orientation and competency validation as provided during Nursing Team Onboarding (NTO) and under the supervision of a tenured Patient Transporter / Team Leader.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort, including the ability to transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers and beds.

Responsibilities