Patient Transporter Jobs

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Schedule: Fulltime

• Shift: Days

• The community you will be caring for: AdventHealth Palm Coast - 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Palm Coast 32164

The role you will contribute:

The Transporter performs patient transport duties for all areas of Nursing and Radiology, transferring patient to appropriate transport vehicle and transports patient to and from patient rooms. Coordinates and schedules transport as needed between patient floors and other departments in order to facilitate patient care. Monitors and coordinates with nursing regarding status of O2, IV, suction etc. Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport. Performs basic cleaning of wheelchairs and stretchers. Monitors O2 tanks and stocks as needed to ensure adequate supply for transport. Assists in patient transfer to and from bed or chair as needed.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Coordinates with radiology and nursing staff regarding patient transport.

• Coordinates with CMU if patient is on telemetry.

• Ensures proper method of transport by communicating as needed with nursing staff.

• Utilizes safe lifting practices in transferring patient to appropriate transport method.

• Moves patient to and from stretchers and wheelchairs, as needed.

• Assist others in lifting and moving of patients.

• Performs basic patient care duties, within scope of practice, ensuring patient comfort, safety and privacy.

• Transports patients with O2, suction, IV, etc. as needed, monitoring status and reporting to nursing staff as needed.

• Cleans and maintains department wheelchairs and stretchers, reporting any maintenance needs or safety hazards. Maintains department stock of O2 as needed for patient transport.

• May be required to alternate shifts as needed for coverage.

• May perform some clerical functions and report print/sorts and charting.

• May assist patient into/out of transport vehicle in parking area.

• Other duties as assigned and as required for completion of departmental functions.

• Exhibits ICARE values and loving care in all interpersonal contacts. Establishes and maintains courteous, tactful and professional level of interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with customers and populations served, including:

o Patients

o Guests

o Co-Workers

o The public

o Medical staff

o External business associates

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; maintains required level of confidentiality; interacts effectively with employees at all levels.

• Conforms to all Adventist Health System and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center policies and procedures including but not limited to:

o Mission/Vision/Values and Philosophy

o Customer Service Pledge

o Corporate Compliance

o Rules of Conduct as outlined in the “Guidelines for Employees” handbook

o No Smoking

o Dress Code

• Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO, and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.

• Attends/participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required including but not limited to: department Huddles, annual education, safety training, Town Halls, etc. Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, disaster procedure regulations and National Patient Safety Goals as presented in orientation, outlined in safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.

• Supports departmental and organizational Mission through:

o Embracing and demonstrating a commitment to Sacred Work

o Appropriate use of resources

o Providing assistance to team members

o Accepting work or schedule assignments

o Participating in process and performance improvement as required

• Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e., disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.