Patient Transport Officer - Griffith
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $60691.5 - $63,235.73 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 16
Requisition ID: REQ553435
Vaccination Category: A
Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.
Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
- Genuine training and development opportunities plus a comprehensive online learning library
Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!
Want to know more about the community of Griffith? Visit us here.
About Your Role
As a member of the Patient Transport Unit (PTU), the primary focus of this position is to provide safe, comfortable and cost effective transportation services in scenarios that include:
- Transfer of patients from MLHD Facilities to another facility, internal or external to the Local Health District. Transport of patients from MLHD Facilities to medical appointments at another hospital or private sector provider.
- Assist, as required, NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to assist bed flow management.
- Provide service 24 hours a day as part of a 7 day rotating roster.
The Patient Transport Officer will p rovide safe and timely transport of patients as directed by the Patient Transport Coordinator and contribute to the delivery of quality care and excellence in customer service within a cost effective and efficient environment.
Patient Transport Officers will have completed training and maintain skills in the following:
Advanced cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)Guedels Airways
- Basic life support skills
- Advanced First Aid
- Patient handling and lifting techniques,
- Driver training
- Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment (eg cardiac defibrillators)
Trainee Patient Transport Officers will undertake the above training and workplace mentoring in order to successfully complete the requirements for appointment to a Patient Transport Officer.
- Applicant must not have lost 6 demerit points within the last 3 years.
- Must not have any suspensions / cancellations within the last 2 years.
- Official Driving history record must attach with the application.
Learn more about the role and requirements here.
Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Wasim Umar, Patient Transport Officer on 02 6150 7872 or Wasim.Umar@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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