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. **Qualifications**: **The Role** Epworth Freemasons seeks Qualified Patient Transport Officers on a casual basis. This is a diverse role which will primarily involve the use of Epworth vehicles to transfer patients internally between Epworth sites and externally to other Healthcare/medical facilities. Other tasks may involve the use of equipment to move patients within the hospital. **Skills & Experience** To be successful in this role, you will: - Hold a certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport - 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 - be a "Team Player" with a can-do attitude Position Description Inherent Requirements **About Epworth Freemasons** Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care. Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure. **Additional Information**: At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. 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 **At Epworth, we care.** We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities. **Enquire / Apply** Sound interesting? To apply, click the **I'm Interested **button and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606. - As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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._ - As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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._