Patient Transporter- 12P -8:30P

Transports patients around PHHS by wheelchair or stretcher to ensure patient's safety. Education/Experience: - Prefer 6 months of experience in healthcare and/or customer service. Equivalent Education and/or Experience - May have an equivalent combination of education or experience. Certification/Registration/Licensure: - Must have current CPR-Heartsaver course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement from one of the following: o American Heart Association o American Red Cross Rescuer o Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities: - Must be able to read and write. - Must have very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Parkland in a positive manner. - Must exhibit caring, service-oriented behaviors toward people encountered and be able to defuse emotionally charged situations. - Must be able to apply sound judgement toward satisfying a variety of questions and problems from patients and visitors. - Must be able to follow both oral and written directions. - Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel. - Must have basic math skills. - Must complete within 90 days of hire and/or placement a Preventative Back Injury & Proper Lift Technique class and demonstrate proficiency.