A patient transporter is a healthcare professional who is responsible for moving patients from one location to another within a healthcare facility. They are also responsible for ensuring that patients are safe and comfortable during transport.
The job duties of a patient transporter may include:
Moving patients: A patient transporter is responsible for moving patients from one location to another within the healthcare facility, such as from a hospital room to a diagnostic imaging area.
Ensuring patient safety: They ensure that patients are safe and comfortable during transport, and that any necessary medical equipment is securely attached to the patient.
Communicating with healthcare staff: They communicate with healthcare staff to ensure that patients are transported to the correct location and that any necessary medical information is relayed to the appropriate staff.
Maintaining equipment: A patient transporter is responsible for maintaining and cleaning transport equipment, such as stretchers and wheelchairs.
Assisting patients: They may assist patients with getting in and out of beds, chairs, and other equipment during transport.