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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.
$38,427 / year median in Rhode Island
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Patient Transporter Lifespan United States, Rhode Island, Providence 164 Summit Avenue (Show on map) Jul 27, 2026
Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of Central Transport Manager transports patients and patient related materials throughout the hospital campus. Works primarily in outpatient clinical areas, such as the Fain Health Center (FHC). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.RESPONSIBILITIES
Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities. Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary. Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers. Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher. Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations. Delivers audiovisual equipment. Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion. Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Physical ability to perform essential duties. Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride).EXPERIENCE
Entry level. Customer service experience preferred. Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be providedWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with transport equipment and has direct patient contact; takes standard precautions and proper PPE as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Uniforms provided must be worn.Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.