Patient Transport
Core
Transports patients to and from examinations, treatments, and procedures across various hospital units including ICU, while assisting with patient care tasks and equipment maintenance.
Role type
Patient Transport Technician
Builds
Patient movement and support services for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and ICU populations
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient identification, equipment transport, oxygen administration, patient toileting assistance, equipment cleaning and disinfection, communication with medical staff
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for transport and verify identification; Transport patients and equipment to/from testing and procedure areas; Administer oxygen when required; Assist in toileting ambulatory patients under RN direction; Clean and disinfect equipment and maintain work areas
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff