Patient Transporter Transport/Per Diem

Patient Transporter Transport/Per Diem at Christus Health summary:

The Patient Transporter safely moves inpatients and outpatients within the hospital using equipment such as wheelchairs and gurneys. The role requires Basic Life Support certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks under stressful conditions. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and the position demands flexibility to accommodate changing schedules and emergency needs.

POSITION SUMMARY: Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.

SKILLS:

• Ability to learn to use the following:
  • Wheelchairs
  • Gurneys
  • electric beds
  • cell phones
  • digital pagers
• Effective human relations skills
• Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
• Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

EXPERIENCE: Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Manager, Radiology

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne Pathogen C

Exposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.

Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying: Occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Keywords:

patient transporter, hospital transport, BLS certification, wheelchair assistance, gurney transport, patient care support, hospital staff assistance, medical environment, patient mobility, inpatient transport