What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter position at Quantum Pain and Orthopedic?
Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a Transporter to join our team!
The Patient Transporter is responsible for providing the transportation of patients/clients to and from designated medical facilities and their private residences, in a safe, secure and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Transports patients to appropriate destinations to receive medical care based on the specified routes provided by the patient transportation manager
- Ensures the patient is picked up and arrives via the designated scheduled times, including transport inside the designated facility
- Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas
- Performs basic vehicle maintenance and maintains cleanliness of vehicle; reports serious problems as soon as possible
- Establishes and maintains communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service and customer satisfaction
- Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
- Follows all protocols and procedures to ensure safe delivery of patients, their possessions, supplies and laboratory specimens; Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazard
- Drives safely in accordance with traffic laws and posted speed limits while accounting for weather conditions
- Adheres to the company standards of business conduct
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of state traffic laws
- Ability to use approved GPS navigation technology
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively (written and orally) with a wide variety of individuals including hospital staff, nurses, physicians, patients, and their families
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced environment
- Understand and use proper patient-care principles and practices
- Work independently and utilize efficient time management skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver License
- BLS certified or must complete certification within 90-days of hire
Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is a premier outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. Our specialty is combining high quality healthcare with compassion and excellence. QPO strives to create a team that highlights our culture of diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Come join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics and uncover the excellence in YOU!
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
