Patient Transporter w​/Rotating Weekends

Position: Patient Transporter - FT 3pm-11pm, w/Rotating Weekends

Job Description Summary

Provides safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient‑related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, and adheres to policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients to and from designated areas using proper equipment.
• Assists patients in and out of vehicles and ensures their safety during transport.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the transport vehicles.
• Monitors and reports any changes in patient condition during transport.
• Follows established safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and patients.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

Active BLS Certification via AHA or successfully obtain within 90 days of hire, required.

Skills

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to solve problems and operate under potentially stressful or emergency situations.
• Excellent judgment in assessing potentially unsafe conditions for both patients and self.

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY:
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting
FREQUENTLY:
Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Repetitive hand/arm use
CONTINUOUSLY:
Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

Additional

Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Columbus, OH

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