Orlando Health
Transporter I - Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital - Variable Full Time
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Position Summary
Orlando Health is a 3,200‑bed system that includes 15 wholly‑owned hospitals and emergency departments, rehabilitation services, cancer and heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in‑patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians across more than 80 specialties and subspecialties work within the system, employing nearly 22,000 team members. The self‑motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients, equipment, supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter helps patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, and maintains a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use. Successful Candidates Joining Our Team Will Be Eligible For
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part‑time employees. Retirement Savings plan. Paid Time Off plan. Education Assistance programs; tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and preferred education program. Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly. Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one! Essential Functions
Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital; assesses patients to determine the most effective method for transport. Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate team members. Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department. Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner. Maintains all transportation equipment and ensures its cleanliness and sanitary condition. Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and efficiently. Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude to support the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health. Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays. Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas. Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank and operate the tank gauge. Has knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient. Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband. Follows hospital and departmental policies, focusing on safety, dress, attendance, punctuality, and display of ID badge. Handles work related information in a confidential manner using HIPAA and handoff compliance. Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital. Assists with proper disposition of all deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility, cleaning equipment, restocking standby storage areas or returning it to the equipment room. Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of durable medical equipment outlined at individual campuses. Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Additional duties or responsibilities that may not be primary to the role but may be required occasionally as needed to support the operation of the department. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
Adheres to all Standards of Precaution, MSDS, and Hand Hygiene directives. Must complete all mandatory training as designated and required. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate. Demonstrates initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, departmental and interdepartmental processes, and any other activities that affect quality. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Orlando Health is a 3,200‑bed system that includes 15 wholly‑owned hospitals and emergency departments, rehabilitation services, cancer and heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in‑patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians across more than 80 specialties and subspecialties work within the system, employing nearly 22,000 team members. The self‑motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients, equipment, supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter helps patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, and maintains a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use. Successful Candidates Joining Our Team Will Be Eligible For
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part‑time employees. Retirement Savings plan. Paid Time Off plan. Education Assistance programs; tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and preferred education program. Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly. Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one! Essential Functions
Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital; assesses patients to determine the most effective method for transport. Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate team members. Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department. Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner. Maintains all transportation equipment and ensures its cleanliness and sanitary condition. Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and efficiently. Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude to support the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health. Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays. Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas. Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank and operate the tank gauge. Has knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient. Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband. Follows hospital and departmental policies, focusing on safety, dress, attendance, punctuality, and display of ID badge. Handles work related information in a confidential manner using HIPAA and handoff compliance. Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital. Assists with proper disposition of all deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility, cleaning equipment, restocking standby storage areas or returning it to the equipment room. Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of durable medical equipment outlined at individual campuses. Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Additional duties or responsibilities that may not be primary to the role but may be required occasionally as needed to support the operation of the department. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
Adheres to all Standards of Precaution, MSDS, and Hand Hygiene directives. Must complete all mandatory training as designated and required. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate. Demonstrates initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, departmental and interdepartmental processes, and any other activities that affect quality. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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