Job Details

Job description:

• The Support Services department ensures timely and efficient transportation of patients and materials internally throughout the hospitals and assigned locations, communications for services for but not limited to: Environmental (EVS) and Engineering Services.
• Other supporting assistance is provided at varying levels based on the career category they fall in as outlined below.
• Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, Supervisor and Lead, this position will perform according to established procedures a variety of Patient Transporter duties to maintain a high quality of service that meets and exceeds the hospital/company code of conduct.
• This includes transport patients & materials throughout the hospital, complete Shift Prep by rounding the floors & completing down time duties, and assists with training new hire Patient Transporters.

• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions
• Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and can react and communicate so others understand.
• Ability to work well with others, follow instructions, and schedule flexibility due to needs of hospital.
• Patient Transport experience is desirable.
• Basic Math Skills and knowledge of the 24-hour time system is also preferred.

• BLS certification required prior to completion of department orientation.

• High School graduate or GED preferred.