Porter - Patient Transport - Regular Full-time 2024-8183

Summary of Duties Transports patients to various hospital locations Timely transportation of patients for their appointments Responds to Emergency Codes as assigned or required Assists, lifts and positions patients to and from transport equipment Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient while in transit If required, remains with the patient during examination/treatment procedures Records and/or reports data associated with patient transport details Performs specimens handling service Performs patient related materials pickup/delivery duties such BRADMA, charts, pharmaceutical supplies, etc. as assigned Inspects all transport equipment to ensure proper functioning and a high level of cleanliness, safety and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control requirements Other duties as assigned such as mailroom functions and other non-patient related duties Will be re-assigned to other campuses as required   Qualifications/Skills Successful completion of secondary school required Proficiency with computer applications Minimum of 1 year experience interacting with patients in a health care setting required A minimum of 6 months recent Patient Transport Porter experience preferred Recent Multi-Campus Patient Transport Porter experience preferred Ability to work with minimal supervision, sense of urgency, customer/client focused Ability to work under pressure and multi-task Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to lift patients and to meet the physical demands of the position (standing and walking for extended periods of time) Understands the requirements of Infection Control & Prevention; the Health & Safety Act