Job Description

Job Summary:

The Patient Transporter is responsible for escorting hospital and ambulatory patients safely and efficiently to their destinations using a wheelchair, stretcher, or hydraulic stretcher. This role ensures patient comfort and safety while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Escort patients from entry points to their initial appointments or destinations in a timely and safe manner.
• Complete the Daily Disinfection & Tracking Log for each transported patient, recording details such as date, start time, equipment information, disinfectant used, patient MRN, destination, and completion time.
• Sanitize wheelchairs before each use following the Wheelchair “High-Touch” Disinfection/Inspection Protocol.
• Follow the Equipment Checklist for safely assisting patients on and off wheelchairs.
• Deliver courteous, professional service that ensures a positive patient and caregiver experience.
• Follow directions accurately and navigate the hospital campus independently.
• Maintain good communication skills and a positive demeanor.
• Safely push patients weighing 200 pounds or more in a wheelchair.

Required Skills:

• Ability to push 200+ lbs safely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established protocols.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Education:

High school diploma (required).

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of patient care and/or heavy customer service experience (required).


Excellent customer service background and physical ability to push 200+ lbs (preferred).

Education: High School

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