What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient transporter position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Location :
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care.
An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary :
Transports patients, and equipment throughout the facility.
Responsibilities :
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department.
Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed.
Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
Competencies :
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY / SUPPORT, PATIENT TRANSPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK
Education and Certification Requirements :
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Additional Job Information :
Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : No experience required.
New Hires have 30 days to obtain their BLS Certification Additional Credential Info : Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :
- Bending and Stooping 60%
- Climbing 40%
- Keyboard Entry 20%
- Kneeling 40%
- Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
- Lifting or Carrying >
75 lbs Non-Patient 20%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Pushing or Pulling >
75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Reaching 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 60%
- Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 60%
- Running 40%
- Sitting 20%
- Squatting 40%
- Standing 60%
- Walking 60%
- Audible Speech 60%
- Hearing Acuity 60%
- Smelling Acuity 0%
- Taste Discrimination 0%
- Depth Perception 60%
- Distinguish Color 60%
- Seeing - Far 60%
- Seeing - Near 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
- Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 60%
- Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 60%
- Asbestos 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals 40%
- Dust 40%
- Gas / Vapors / Fumes 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals 20%
- Hazardous Medication 20%
- Latex 40%
- Computer Monitor 60%
- Domestic Animals 40%
- Extreme Heat / Cold 40%
- Fire Risk 20%
- Hazardous Noise 0%
- Heating Devices 20%
- Hypoxia 0%
- Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
- Magnetic Fields 60%
- Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
- Needles / Sharp Objects 60%
- Potential Electric Shock 20%
- Potential for Physical Assault 20%
- Radiation 40%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
- Unprotected Heights 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40%
Shift : Evenings
Evenings
Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).
You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email
Last updated : 2024-09-09
