Patient Transport Evening Tampa

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients equipment specimens and supplies throughout the healthcare facility. This role ensures patients experience a high level of care comfort and professionalism during transport while supporting clinical teams with timely service.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients via wheelchair stretcher or bed to and from departments such as radiology surgery labs and discharge areas.
Assist patients with mobility needs while maintaining sensitivity dignity and comfort.
Ensure all equipment (wheelchairs stretchers beds) is clean sanitized and in proper working condition.
Communicate patient information handoffs and special needs to nursing staff and other clinical teams.
Respond promptly to transport requests and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
Transport specimens medical equipment and supplies as needed following hospital protocols.
Use safety precautions including proper body mechanics patient restraint devices and infection-control guidelines.
Maintain accurate logs documentation or electronic records of completed transports.
Support emergency situations by rapidly assisting clinical staff with patient movement.
Provide excellent customer service to patients families and staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Prior patient care or transport experience helpful but not required.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to lift maneuver and transport patients safely.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Skills and Competencies:

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Prior patient care or transport experience helpful but not required.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to lift maneuver and transport patients safely.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

DescriptionThe Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients equipment specimens and supplies throughout the healthcare facility. This role ensures patients experience a high level of care comfort and professionalism during transport while supporting clinical te...

Description

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients via wheelchair stretcher or bed to and from departments such as radiology surgery labs and discharge areas.
Assist patients with mobility needs while maintaining sensitivity dignity and comfort.
Ensure all equipment (wheelchairs stretchers beds) is clean sanitized and in proper working condition.
Communicate patient information handoffs and special needs to nursing staff and other clinical teams.
Respond promptly to transport requests and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
Transport specimens medical equipment and supplies as needed following hospital protocols.
Use safety precautions including proper body mechanics patient restraint devices and infection-control guidelines.
Maintain accurate logs documentation or electronic records of completed transports.
Support emergency situations by rapidly assisting clinical staff with patient movement.
Provide excellent customer service to patients families and staff.

Qualifications