The Patient & Equipment Transporter is responsible for lifting and transporting patients, ensuring their comfort, and following all posted precaution signs
Job Summary
The Patient & Equipment Transporter is responsible for lifting and transporting patients, ensuring their comfort, and following all posted precaution signs.
This role involves transporting patients to their destinations, handling patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
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Matching Summary
The Patient & Equipment Transporter is responsible for lifting and transporting patients, ensuring their comfort, and following all posted precaution signs.
Salary
$18.85 - $28.30; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proper body mechanics for lifting
Patient identification verification
Disinfect and inspect equipment
Maintain patient confidentiality
Assess equipment for safe working condition
Nice-to-have
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated customer service experience
Assess and determine best hospital routes
Key Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months
Safe patient handling certification within one month
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance