Patient Transporter

JOB TITLE: Patient Transporter

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital- 50 Leroy Street Potsdam, NY 13676

DEPARTMENT: Imaging Services

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings, M-F, 8hr variable shifts, weekend requirement

SUMMARY

Transporting patients to and from floors to the Imaging department. Requires training and proficiency with Meditech, eCw, synapse, scanning and other workflow processes. Responsible for pulling and reviewing specialty schedules (MRI,CT,NM), pulling of patient orders, calling to confirm patient appointments. Responsible for re-stocking supplies, and placing monthly Sywest order. Maintain all O2 tanks for the imaging department, and ensure they are filled with maintenance. Cover in the front office as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• (50%) Transporting patients to and from floors to the Imaging Department.
• (20%) Calling scheduled patients to confirm appointments, and verifying orders.
• (15%) Restocking supplies and placing Sywest monthly order, maintain O2 tanks as needed.
• (15%) Covering the front desk as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• BLS within three months of hire
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Terminology
• One year experience in healthcare

UNION:

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.46 - $26.24

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.