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Cleveland Clinic
Patient Transporter
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.
$32,852 / year median in Ohio
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement. As a Patient Transporter, you play an essential role in helping patients receive the care they need. You will provide transportation to and from various areas throughout the hospital, ensuring patients feel comfortable throughout the process. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative healthcare setting while making a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers. It also serves as a great entry-level role for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. A caregiver in this role works day/evening/night/weekend shifts from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with holiday requirements. 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 on 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Candidate living within 25 miles of Medina for ease of commute