Patient Transporter – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Transports patients from their room throughout hospital as needed to ancillary departments; adheres to schedules and notifies departments of schedule changesin a timely manner. Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner including use of AIDET.

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Essential Job Functions

• Transports patients and patient related items to and from various hospital locations to ancillary departmentsutilizingappropriate resourcesto ensure safe patient transport.

• Ensurespatient iscovered for comfort and/or privacy.

• Stayswithpatientat all times.

• Gives Hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.

• Verifies patient information using two forms of verification and makes sure the patient hasproperidentification bracelet.

• Notifiesappropriate departmentwithin five minutes of patient delay for scheduled procedure or therapy sessions.

• Maintains daily transportation logs whichincludesdeparture and arrival times, name of patient, and/or equipment transported.

• May providelife savingcare during emergency codes.

• Monitors andinspectspatient care equipment prior to and duringtransports.

• Cleans andmaintainshospital transport equipment/wheel chairsand uses hospital monitorprogramtomonitortransport as per schedule and disinfects surfaces betweentransports.

• Reviewsequipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent use of equipment.

Employment Qualifications

Preferred Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Required:

• BLS uponhireor obtained within the employee's department orientation period.

Other Knowledge,Skillsand AbilitiesPreferred:

• Healthcare and/or transport experience preferred.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com