The Patient Transport Specialist at Bronson Methodist Hospital is a vital role that focuses on providing a comprehensive array of patient-centered services. This position is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient transport of patients throughout the hospital. The specialist is responsible for lifting, standing, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys, which requires a high level of physical strength and stamina. The role demands a friendly, positive, and professional demeanor when interacting with patients, families, and visitors, as well as the ability to adapt to various situations when transporting patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. In addition to patient transport duties, the specialist assists patients and their families in navigating the hospital campus, ensuring they reach their destinations safely and efficiently. The role also involves transferring patients from one surface or location to another, assisting them in walking, sitting up, and moving between support devices. The specialist must be proficient in using various equipment, including beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, and medical devices, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to respond quickly to stat calls throughout the hospital. The specialist must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound math and analytical skills, and basic computer skills for dispatching and two-way radio communications. Additionally, the role involves documentation of activities in a logbook and maintaining cleanliness of equipment after patient use. The specialist must also verify patient identification and retrieve necessary supplies or linens from supply rooms, ensuring compliance with Bronson policies and procedures.