Patient Transport Officer
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Job no: JR107280
Work type: Casual
Location: The Avenue Hospital
Categories: Clinical Support - Technician/Orderley
About the Role
Contributing to a safe environment for patients, staff, and Visiting Medical Practitioners, your role will involve:, but is not limited to;
- Transport of patients throughout hospital, network and to other medical facilities within the metro area.
- Assess patient for appropriate method of transfer either by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of patient flow within the hospital.
- Maintains patient and materials manual handling competency.
- Checks and replaces gas and oxygen cylinders as needed in transport vehicle.
- Removes rubbish and soiled linen.
- Cleans transport vehicle and equipment and completes all vehicle checks as required.
- Carries out other duties as directed by the Manager.
- Class C drivers licence
About You
The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with a client-first attitude and a strong desire to support our staff and patients in achieving the best possible outcomes.
You will also bring:
- Certificate III in Health Services /Aged Care or equivalent desirable
- Knowledge in the following areas of Manual Handling, Occupational Safety and Health practices, Infection Control and Housekeeping Protocols, and Usage of cleaning equipment
- Ability to perform a physically demanding role.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively following directions.
Remuneration: Base Hourly Rates in accordance with Enterprise Agreement + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
About us
The Avenue is an advanced 152 bed private surgical and medical hospital located in the inner city suburb of Windsor.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
What’s in it for you?
- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Robert Sim on SimR@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
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