At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport patients safely and efficiently across hospital locations.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient care.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, supportive work environment, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in multiple campuses and develop essential skills.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives while gaining hands-on healthcare experience.
- Qualifications: High school diploma and experience in patient interaction required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
- Summary of Duties
- Transports patients to various hospital locations
- Timely transportation of patients for their appointments
- Responds to Emergency Codes as assigned or required
- Assists, lifts and positions patients to and from transport equipment
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patient while in transit
- If required, remains with the patient during examination/treatment procedures
- Records and/or reports data associated with patient transport details
- Performs specimens handling service
- Performs patient related materials pickup/delivery duties such BRADMA, charts, pharmaceutical supplies, etc. as assigned
- Inspects all transport equipment to ensure proper functioning and a high level of cleanliness, safety and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control requirements
- Other duties as assigned such as mailroom functions and other non-patient related duties
- Will be re‐assigned to other campuses as required
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of secondary school required
- Proficiency with computer applications
- Minimum of 1 year experience interacting with patients in a health care setting required
- A minimum of 6 months recent Patient Transport Porter experience preferred
- Recent Multi-Campus Patient Transport Porter experience preferred
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, sense of urgency, customer/client focused
- Ability to work under pressure and multi‐task
- Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lift patients and to meet the physical demands of the position (standing and walking for extended periods of time)
- Understands the requirements of Infection Control & Prevention; the Health & Safety Act
Porter - Patient Transport in Toronto employer: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the healthcare sector. As a fully affiliated institution with the University of Toronto, it offers unique opportunities for leadership in pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages education, research, and impactful patient care, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in pharmacy.
Contact Details:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Recruitment Team
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