Patient Transporter-1

Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Transport and Visitor Services, the Patient Transporter will function within the guidelines of South Shore Health’s policies and procedures. The Patient Transporter provides prompt, courteous, customer service to patients, visitors, and co-workers. He/ She works in collaboration with other team members and ancillary departments by providing excellent service. Responsible for safe transport of patients, specimens, and equipment. He/ She is responsible for the safe transport of patients using a wheelchair or stretcher. This may also include the transport of patients with oxygen, IV poles and other equipment. He/ She may also be responsible for carrying out dispatch services and the appropriate documentation of such services when needed.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, courteous customer service to patients, visitors, and co-workers; Work in collaboration with other team members and ancillary departments; Safely transport patients, specimens, and equipment; Transport patients using wheelchair or stretcher, including patients with oxygen, IV poles and other equipment; Carry out dispatch services and appropriate documentation when needed; Verify patient identification prior to transport; Assist with patient transfers using specialized equipment such as slide boards and gait belts; Monitor patient comfort and condition during transport; Communicate clearly with nursing and clinical staff; Maintain a professional, courteous attitude toward patients, co-workers, and all departments

Requirements

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language; Ability to move or lift patients and equipment; Ability to be on feet most of the shift as required; Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to patients and staff in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations; Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application; Availability to work every Saturday, Sunday and holiday evening 3pm-11:30pm

Nice to have

High school education or equivalent; Previous hospital experience