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Transports patients to various hospital locations
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Timely transportation of patients for their appointments
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Responds to Emergency Codes as assigned or required
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Assists, lifts and positions patients to and from transport equipment
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Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient while in transit
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If required, remains with the patient during examination/treatment procedures
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Records and/or reports data associated with patient transport details
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Performs specimens handling service
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Performs patient related materials pickup/delivery duties such BRADMA, charts, pharmaceutical supplies, etc. as assigned
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Inspects all transport equipment to ensure proper functioning and a high level of cleanliness, safety and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control requirements
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Other duties as assigned such as mailroom functions and other non-patient related duties
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Will be re-assigned to other campuses as required
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Successful completion of secondary school required
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Proficiency with computer applications
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Minimum of 1 year experience interacting with patients in a health care setting required
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A minimum of 6 months recent Patient Transport Porter experience preferred
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Recent Multi-Campus Patient Transport Porter experience preferred
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Ability to work with minimal supervision, sense of urgency, customer/client focused
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Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
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Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated ability to lift patients and to meet the physical demands of the position (standing and walking for extended periods of time)
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Understands the requirements of Infection Control & Prevention; the Health & Safety Act
