Tampa General Hospital
Transporter 2
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
JOB SUMMARY
The Transporter II is responsible for the completion of assignments, as received from VIP Tracking System or Dispatcher, for the safe, efficient, and expedited transport of patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas and equipment within established departmental time frames and productivity standards and following departmental operational and safety policies and procedures. The Transporter II may be assigned to transport acute care patients and is responsible for monitoring patients during transport including cardiac monitoring. Maintains positive, friendly, and courteous demeanor, while exhibiting infection and risk management practices. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. BLS Certification is required.
Experience: One year of EMT experience preferred.
One of the three are also required:
1. Florida EMT-B certification and completion of additional training for electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation
2. Completion of EKG certification with additional training in patient transport
3. Florida paramedic certification
Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment. Must possess basic computer proficiency.
The Transporter II is responsible for the completion of assignments, as received from VIP Tracking System or Dispatcher, for the safe, efficient, and expedited transport of patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas and equipment within established departmental time frames and productivity standards and following departmental operational and safety policies and procedures. The Transporter II may be assigned to transport acute care patients and is responsible for monitoring patients during transport including cardiac monitoring. Maintains positive, friendly, and courteous demeanor, while exhibiting infection and risk management practices. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. BLS Certification is required.
Experience: One year of EMT experience preferred.
One of the three are also required:
1. Florida EMT-B certification and completion of additional training for electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation
2. Completion of EKG certification with additional training in patient transport
3. Florida paramedic certification
Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment. Must possess basic computer proficiency.