Location: Albany,NY, USA
Job Description - Medical Transporter - Patient Transportation (22127) **Job Description**
Medical Transporter - Patient Transportation - 22127 **Schedule**
- Full-time | **Shift**
- Day Shift JOB SUMMARY
* Transports patients (internally and externally), equipment, supplies and other items to and from all hospital departments.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills
* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
WORKING CONDITIONS
* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels
* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms
* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* High School Diploma or GED (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 1 year experience in medical transport, whether external or internal transport. Other experience includes positions within a hospital or healthcare setting or customer service institution. (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
* BLS Certified by American Heart Association (Obtain within 3 months of hire)
* Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company
GENERAL SKILLS
* Organizational Skills
* Safe Driving Skills
* Lifting Skills
* Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Customer Relations
* Grammar / Spelling
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Basic Computer Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%) Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%) Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Climbing - Continuously within shift (67-100%) Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Pushing/Pulling - Continuously within shift (67-100%) Reaching above shoulder - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
**Job**
- Service & General (Non-Clinical) **Primary Location**
- GA-Albany-Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital **Organization**
- CENTRAL TRANSPORT