Patient Transport Officer

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Join Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond – Patient Transport Officers (Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities)

Continuing Care & Support Services

Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Qualified Patient Transport Officers to join our Continuing Care & Support Services team. We have exciting opportunities available on both a Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time basis.

In this vital role, you will play an integral part in supporting the patient journey by ensuring safe and efficient transport between hospital departments and facilities. You’ll work within a collaborative and professional environment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.

This role will be responsible for the transportation of  interhospital Epworth patient transfers and key referring health care organisations  such as  Alfred and RMH.  The role will also be responsible for ensuring  our  transport service systems and processes align with the Department of Health Clinical Practise and Safety Regulations and Protocols  as well as  Epworth policies and Protocols.  You will have a direct line report to the Associate Director of Clinical Services- Rehabilitation and will form part of the broader team across other Epworth sites.   A dedicated Epworth Non Emergency Patient Transport vehicle is used  to transfer patients  between  sites and you will work closely with key clinicians to ensure patient safety  and quality care for  our patients,  as "Every Patient Matters" as we pride our selves on this.  

You will make an impact by:

• Hold a certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
• Must have a victorian Drivers License 
• Have excellent Communication and Customer service skills
• Demonstrate and adhere to safe work practices at all times
• Adhere to work procedures and be willing to embrace change
• Be committed to the delivery of safe patient centred care 

To be successful in this role…

You will have

• An ability to engage with Consumers and their Families and promote a positive patient experience  
• Be able to work within a team across all levels 
• Be passionate about the work you do everyday
• Be able to prioritise work demands
• Be able to transfer  patient care safely referring to documentation and ISOBAR handover 

We will review applications as we receive them.

Position Description     Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Rehabilitation & Mental Health(Continuing Care & Support Services)

Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our campus locations i.e. Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the “I’m Interested” button to attach your CV and cover letter, and complete the application form.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.