Transporter – Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Hospital

Position Summary

One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer.

Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

This self‑motivated Team Member must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting with others in multiple departments and disciplines. Team member must possess ability to communicate with patients, visitors and internal customers using appropriate designated scripting and engagement techniques.

Location:

62 Columbia Street, Orlando, FL 32806

Schedule:

Varies Schedule (Full‑time)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• HSA & FSA Options
• Up to 5 Weeks PTO
• Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support
• Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan
• Pet & Car Insurance
• 100% Paid Tuition + Loan Repayment Assistance

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assess patient to determine the most effective method for transport.
• Communicate vital patient information with the department manager, group leads and other appropriate team members.
• Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transport charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner.
• Maintain all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition.
• Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Allscripts Transport Tracking systems effectively and efficiently.
• Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health.
• Aid in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays.
• Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas.
• Possess the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine PSI in an oxygen tank as well as the ability to transfer an oxygen regulator from one oxygen tank to another.
• Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance, punctuality and display of .

Education/Training

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Must be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the Tele Tracking programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable, Outlook Email, Allscripts Transport system.
• Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training.

• BLS/Health Care Provider certification obtained within 90 days of hire. — renewed every two years.

• Six (6) months Customer Service experience or 6 months volunteer experience preferred.

Orlando Health