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Job Opportunity At AdventHealth

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day

Address: 2500 HARBOR BLVD

City: PORT CHARLOTTE

State: Florida

Postal Code: 33952

Job Description

Shift: Saturday and Sunday coverage with some evening shifts

Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies. Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge. Other duties as assigned. Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair. Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs. Transports patient-related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently. Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

People Skills: Ability to understand customers' needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.

Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.

Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.

Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.

Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.

Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.

Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.

Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.

Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.

Excellent Customer Service skills.

Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Work Experience

1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements -

Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.