Pool Transporter

Tampa General Hospital

Agency: Tampa General Hospital
Location: FL
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-09-07

Job Description

Description

Transports patients to and from the Radiology Department via wheelchair, stretcher or bed, and escorts ambulatory patients as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

· Identifies patients by name and ID band (let nurse know if no ID band). Uses 2 identifiers

· Selects proper type of transporting device that suits the needs of patients (infants, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric).

· Promotes quality guest relations by identifying both internal and external customers; acknowledging customers promptly; and, using expressions that express respect, understanding, and enhance self-esteem.

· Creates a positive impression through effective use of telephone skills such as answering the phone by the third ring, identification of self and department, listening attentively, personalizing the conversation and verifying information.

· Creates a supportive climate for customers by allowing customers to express themselves, addressing their concerns as being real and encouraging two-way communication.

· Promotes therapeutic interaction with customers by identifying behaviors resulting from dissatisfaction, then, allowing customers to respond openly, showing empathy and discussing options.

· Careful handling of IV's and poles, Foleys, tubes while moving and/or transporting patients.

· Proper knowledge of handling patients with special needs.

· Patients on respirators will be transported with the assistance of the patient's nurse and respiratory tech

· Coordinates with technologists/nurses timing issues related to exam time.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification

BLS certification, American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Primary Location
:

Spring Hill
Work Locations
:

TGH Spring Hill

10461 Quality Drive

Spring Hill

34609
Eligible for Remote Work
:

On Site
Job
:

Patient Transport
Organization
:

Tampa General Hospital-Hernando
Schedule
:

Per Diem/Pool
Shift
:

Day Job
Job Type
:

On Site
Minimum Salary
:

18.25
Job Posting
:

Sep 2, 2026, 11:27:55 AM

Requirements