The Transporter provides direct basic patient care and transportation for patients ranging from simple to complex under the guidance of a Registered Nurse
Job Summary
The Transporter provides direct basic patient care and transportation for patients ranging from simple to complex under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Personnel are responsible for total care of the patient while in transit, requiring critical thinking to react to unforeseen medical needs such as medication reactions or falls.
In addition to patient transport, the role involves moving medical equipment, records, specimens, and meal trays while serving as a fill-in dispatcher.
Matching Summary
The Transporter provides direct basic patient care and transportation for patients ranging from simple to complex under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care during transport
Critical thinking for patient safety
Safe patient handling techniques
Equipment operation (wheelchairs, stretchers)
Dispatch database utilization
Nice-to-have
Positive team collaboration skills
Effective time management abilities
Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED certification within 3 months
Evidence of experience working with patients and nurses