**Job Summary:**
Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, the Transporter will be responsible for transporting patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. This role reports directly to the Patient Escort Supervisor.
**Responsibilities and Duties:**
- Adhere to hospital policies for properly identifying patients using 2 patient identifiers.
- Follow hand-off communication policies.
- Maintain patient safety by securing patients correctly on transfer devices.
- Use proper body mechanics when transporting patients.
- Have knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and choose the safest and most expedient route for patient delivery.
- Maintain direct communication with the patient during transportation to ensure comfort and security.
- Prioritize transport requests.
- Assist in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow.
**Qualifications:**
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective communication skills, a solid team player, and a commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism.
**Physical Demands/Work Environment:**
- The work involves various physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, stooping, and lifting.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Visual acuity is necessary for specific activities.
- Must have normal hearing.
- Ability to work shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Join a nationally certified Great Place to Work where your contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated. For more information, visit the Great Place to Work website: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7056608.
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is southwest Louisiana's largest not-for-profit, community healthcare system. Memorial Health System is locally owned and operated by a Board of Trustees from the community it serves.
With personalized care for every stage of life, Lake Charles Memorial Health System makes receiving excellent healthcare close to home a reality. Nestled on I-10, two hours from Houston and three hours from New Orleans, Lake Charles Memorial opened its doors in 1952 as a small 100-bed facility.
Today, one hospital has grown into a full-service, comprehensive health system spanning a five-parish area across southwest Louisiana. With a 417-bed capacity over three campuses, a 40-bed Level III Trauma Center, and over 300 physician specialists on its medical staff, Lake Charles Memorial responds to the most immediate and primary medical needs of all people in southwest Louisiana.
As a cornerstone of the community, Memorial is the second largest employer in the region, offering a place on our team for over 2,500 employees to provide for their families and reach their career goals.
Recognized as a 2023 Great Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare and by Care Chex as a 2022 Top 10% in the Nation for Heart Attack Treatment, Memorial’s commitment to quality and investment in the latest medical technology, are a few reasons patients and employees choose Memorial as their healthcare home.
