Patient Transporter at University Hospitals

Westlake, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Communication, Data Entry, Body Mechanics, Patient Identification, Fit Testing, Transport Equipment Handling, Basic Cardiac Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

What You Will Do Provides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies. Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires. Communicates with other departments to assess their transport needs. Required to interact with patients and customers to ensure patient/Customers’ needs are met. Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas. Performs data entry and receives dispatch information via Tele-Tracking System. Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients. Understands and uses the Patient Identification and Alert Process. Must pass fit testing for N95 mask. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience less than 1 year Basic patient care experience (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge and handling of transport equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, oxygen) (Preferred proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Preferred) Physical Demands Standing Constantly Walking Constantly Sitting Rarely Lifting Constantly 50 lbs Carrying Constantly 50 lbs Pushing Constantly 50 lbs Pulling Constantly 50 lbs Climbing Constantly 50 lbs Balancing Constantly Stooping Constantly Kneeling Constantly Crouching Constantly Crawling Constantly Reaching Constantly Handling Constantly Grasping Constantly Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Frequently Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10%25

Responsibilities

The Patient Transporter provides safe and efficient transport of patients, equipment, and supplies while assisting in training new hires. They communicate with other departments to assess transport needs and ensure patient/customer needs are met.