Patient Transporter

The Essentials: Schedule: Monday Friday, occasional Saturday; Variable schedule of 9: 00 AM 7: 00 PM Location: Hospital 3557 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 44333 | On-Site Specialties: Patient Transport What youll do: The Patient Transporter supports the patient care team by performing duties related to environmental light custodial maintenance and transporting patients, charts, specimens, equipment Stocking day-to-day supplies and clean and soiled linen efficiently throughout the hospital complex. Performs routine and nonprofessional duties such as providing patient transportation in the caring for patients. Greets patients upon arrival. Transports patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, doctors suites, and other areas of the hospital as directed, to include lifting and assisting patients from beds to wheelchairs/stretchers and back as may be required; Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms after discharge May assist patient with wheelchair needs to and from their transportation. Provides general non-medical information (such as parking, driving directions, food available in the local area, etc.) to patients and guests. What Were Looking For: Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: Previous experience preferred. Certification: BLS required within six months of hire