Patient Transporter transports patients to and from their inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology. Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications. Being a Patient Transporter may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Patient Transporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Patient Transporter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte is a 12-bed inpatient senior adult unit, a distinct part unit (DPU) of Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA.
Coordinates safe transportation of hospitalized patients to and from their residences/appointments. Also provides assistance to mental health services staff for patient care activities. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the transporting of patients to and from the facility site, assistance in the overall day-to-day functioning of the program including aiding other staff in patient chart production, meal provision, answering telephones and supervision of patients during staff break periods. The Mental Health Worker/Driver is responsible for communicating to staff any problematic or clinical issues that occur during his/her supervision of or transportation of patients.
MUST HAVE A CLEAR DRIVING HISTORY
Education: High School Diploma
License: Current Motor Vehicle License with clean MVR
Experience: Prefer 1-2 Years transporting patients in a 10-12 passenger van