Patient Transport

Overview

The Patient Transporter assists the Manager of Patient Transportation in the daily operation of the patient transport department.

Benefit Information :

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits Front Line Team Members (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Basic Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No experience required and on the job training provided
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Preferred Qualifications :

• Customer service experience
• 1 year of similar work experience

Responsibilities :

Primary responsibility is to assist the Patient Transportation Department Customers in receiving timely service.

• Assists Patient Transporters to achieve desired results.
• Trains Patient Transporters in proper procedures related to job tasks.
• Responds to all requests from customers with a can do attitude. Follows up on requests with a sense of urgency.
• Is knowledgeable of and uses proper body mechanics to transfer patients out of and into beds, carts and wheelchairs.
• Assists lifts and positions patients as needed.
• Communicates with the dispatch desk providing proper and necessary information to facilitate patient transports.
• Ensures that nursing personnel are notified when a patient leaves and returns to the patient care unit. Also notifies the appropriate personnel in ancillary departments when patients arrive or leave the department.
• Completes all patient transport records and logs at nursing units and ancillary departments providing accurate information.
• Treats all patient information as confidential and follows the facility HIPPA policy.
• Dispatches personnel to transport patients to and from various areas of the hospital as required.
• Attends all required in-service training sessions designated by the facility and or department.
• Understands and exemplifies the philosophies and values of ABM Healthcare Support Services.
• Able to use a personal computer in a Windows environment.
• Familiar with various transport equipment and the safe operation of same.
• Utilizes proper lifting techniques when transferring or moving patients.
• Able to train and orient new associates into the department.
• Able to work in a team environment interacting with a variety of departments.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Able to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills treating others with respect.
• Able to handle various work loads and meet changing priorities
• Clean and maintain buildings / facilities
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Notify Manager concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, floors, ceilings, walls, machines, and equipment
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
• Wash and replace blinds
• Gather and empty trash
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks
• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.

Military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.