Patient Transporter

Department:
11611 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Guest Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8am-4:30pm, Every Weekend Included.
Pay Range:
$18.85 - $28.30
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: CPR course required within 30 days of hire. Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hired.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
Must be able to walk for long periods
Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
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
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Possible exposure to patient elements
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions and pressure to multiple calls and inquiries
Occasionally subject to irregular hours
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Personal protective equipment required including eye/face protection, gown, mask and non-sterile medical gloves
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in an indoor/outdoor fast-paced, customer-oriented environment. Lengthy periods of standing and walking. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds for moving and lifting patients. Ability to push/pull all patient transport equipment. Ability to present a good working relationship with all departments. Ability to prioritize workload. Exposure to hazardous materials.
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Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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