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Memorial Healthcare System
Patient Transporter - PT - Days - MRH
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$31,168 / year median in Florida
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Patient Transporter
- PT•Days•MRH Memorial Healthcare System•4.
GED Healthcare Provider Certification Full Job Description Location:
Hollywood, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:
Transports patients, and equipment throughout the facility.Responsibilities:
Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed. Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers. Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue. Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors. Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY
- ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PATIENT
TRANSPORT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLSAHA ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
No experience required.- New Hires have 30 days to obtain their
BLS Certification Additional Credential Info:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 20% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 20% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing
- Far = 60% Seeing
- Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 20% Hazardous Medication = 20% Latex = 40% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 40% Fire Risk = 20% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 20% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 60% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 20% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 40% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%