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Orlando Health

Transporter I - Lake Mary Hospital

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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

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Job Description

Position Summary Department:
LMH Patient Transport SVC Status:
Full-Time Schedule:
40 hours per week
Title:
Transporter l Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital The NEW Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital represents Orlando Health's continued commitment to the Seminole County community, which we have proudly served for 40 years. As a comprehensive acute care facility, the hospital offers a full scope of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, and women's services with labor and delivery, alongside a future NICU. Opening with 124 beds, the 455,000 square foot hospital will be able to expand to up to 240 beds. State-of-the-art facilities include operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, a vascular lab, an ICU and a full-service emergency department. For labor and delivery, the hospital features six private suites thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home while providing exceptional medical care. Each suite includes a hydrotherapy tub for laboring, shower, recliner, adjustable bed with a squat bar, wireless and waterproof heart rate monitors for mom and baby, a smart board that integrates patient and nurse information from Epic, WiFi, and televisions. These modern amenities ensure a comfortable and supportive environment for every patient. Labor and delivery services, and a future neonatal intensive care unit 6 state-of-the-art operating rooms 3 catheterization labs with a dedicated interventional radiology and vascular lab Comprehensive cardiovascular care 16 ICU Beds Observation unit Outpatient Scripts Pharmacy Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health -
Lake Mary Hospital:
BEST Place to Work, 5 years in a row! As a new hospital, Orlando Health Lake Mary offers unique opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development. Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only). Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year.
Position Summary:
This self-motivated Team Member must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting with others in multiple departments and disciplines. Team member must possess ability to communicate with patients, visitors and internal customers using appropriate designated scripting and engagement t Responsibilities Essential Functions Provide safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assess patient to determine the most effective method for transport. Communicate vital patient information with the department manager, group leads and other appropriate team members. Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department. Transport charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner. Maintain all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition. Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Allscripts Transport Tracking systems effectively and efficiently. Understand and demonstrate outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health. Aid in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays. Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas. Possess the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine PSI in an oxygen tank as well as the ability to transfer an oxygen regulator from one oxygen tank to another. Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient. Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance, punctuality and display of ID badge. Handles work related information in a confidential manner to maintain HIPAA compliance. Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital. Assist in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. Assist in cleaning equipment and restocks standby storage areas or returns it to the equipment room. Assist in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of orthopedic equipment such as CPM, hot/cold therapy machines, trapeze bed frames, patient lifts, and traction weights and pulleys. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Must be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the TeleTracking programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable, Outlook Email, Allscripts Transport system. Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training. Licensure/Certification If required for area, must complete and be certified in: BLS/HealthCare Provider certification by the American Heart Association renewed every two years. Experience Demonstrated experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role.
Qualifications:
Education/Training Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Must be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the TeleTracking programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable, Outlook Email, Allscripts Transport system. Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training. Licensure/Certification If required for area, must complete and be certified in: BLS/HealthCare Provider certification by the American Heart Association renewed every two years. Experience Demonstrated experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role.