Patient Transport Officer
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (RFDSCO)
We are leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. As we head towards our 100th year of providing services, we launch a new strategic plan with a focus on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better-connected health service provider.
About this Role
Our new road ambulance operational team deliver a patient transport service for our patients. The team are immediately available to transport patients to and from our Adelaide Base. They form an end-to-end transport for our retrieval patients arriving at Adelaide Base where they will be immediately transported to hospital, improving the overall experience for patients and staff.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Patient Transport Officer (PTO) will transport patients with a range of medical conditions and work collaboratively with the team to ensure optimum patient care during transport and at RFDS facilities.
The PTO will be responsible for maintaining all equipment and vehicles in a state of operational readiness and ensure the security, safety and maintenance of allocated equipment and goods in accordance with RFDS standards. The PTO will maintain comprehensive and accurate records to ensure that patient transport records are available for future reference as well as assist and carry out patient care within their scope of practice and in accordance with RFDS policy, procedure and regulations.
About You
You will hold a Cert III (Non-Emergency Patient Transport), a Cert IV in Health Care (Ambulance) or equivalent qualifications. A Diploma or Bachelor of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) or equivalent will be highly regarded.
We offer a competitive casual rate.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the role please contact Jane Longmire - Talent Acquisition Partner - 0498317202
For the position description and to apply please click here
Applications close 22nd July 2022
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Applicants are encouraged to apply.
