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SalarySummary:
Provides exceptional hospitality service to patients and guests in an attentive, friendly, and efficient manner. Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Other responsibilities include locating, storing, and cleaning departmental equipment.
What You'll Need:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.
- CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required.
- Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual
Skills for Success:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Must be able to walk for long periods, lifting and physical exertion
- Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
- Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
What You'll Be Doing:
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
- Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
- Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
- Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
