Patient Transporter Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Patient Transporter Location Port St Lucie Facility CC Tradition Hospital Department CRP Internal Transports-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000546 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 2:00pm-10:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You’ll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital. As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service as you play an essential role in helping patients receive the care they need. Patient transporters quickly become familiar with all areas of the hospital while leaving lasting impressions on patients and visitors. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 2:00PM – 10:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Transfer patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers. Transport patients during discharge to the hospital lobby. Ensure proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients. Approach and aid patients and visitors. Verify and confirm standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from the pager and patient wristband to obtain the correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation. Disinfect and maintain equipment. Perform environmental and safety checks, identify malfunctioning equipment, document findings and report malfunctioning equipment. Move and deliver equipment and linen carts. Complete three months of on-the-job training to learn multiple hospital and clinic locations, special procedures, patient and safety emergency procedures and proper body mechanics to safely move patients. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

Full range of body motion for handling of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Working with some exposure to communicable disease. Heavy work, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Physical demand requirements in excess of those for

Medium Work Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.