PATIENT TRANSPORT OFFICERSJoin Australia's iconic most reputable and trusted charity. Provide high-quality patient transport care in your community. Flexible casual positions with salary packaging offered.
The Organisation
Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical, and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. Mobile Patient Care (MPC) offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport primarily in Victoria and New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. MPC provides clinical care for people traveling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital, and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.
About the role
Flying Doctor Mobile Patient Care is seeking applications from Patient Transport Officers for casual positions in Mildura. Key responsibilities of the role include:
Perform patient assessment and intervention on-roadProvide high-quality patient care and treatment during on-road transportDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholdersAssess the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with all RFDS MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations, and within the prescribed scope of practicePerform independently and problem solve within established policies and proceduresWork collaboratively with other team membersMaintain an understanding of RFDS MPC policies and procedures and NEPT regulations to support best practice and patient outcomeQualifications and experience required: Qualified as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) – Minimum qualification of Cert III in Non-emergency Patient TransportExperience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essentialHold a FULL Victorian Drivers license and have the ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions and provision of a satisfactory driving history reportAvailability to work shifts across 7 daysWhat can working for RFDS offer you: Work for Australia's most reputable charity and most trusted charityWork for your community providing high-quality non-emergency patient care in an organization committed to staff and patient safety and well-beingGenerous penalties and overtime allowancesAccess to salary packaging for all employees, including our casualsA less stressful environment than in emergency/pre-hospital careSupported opportunities to work at different locations across the stateGreat parental leave benefitsOptions to work across specialist resources such as high acuity, complex patient care vehicle, and with our Non-Emergency Patient Transport aeromedical teamAn ideal steppingstone if you are considering a career in pre-hospital emergency care or as a nurse or paramedic practitioner2:1 staff to patient ratioMandatory vaccination policy:
As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:
Hepatitis BChicken PoxMeasles, Mumps, and RubellaDiphtheria, Tetanus, and PertussisAnnual InfluenzaCOVID-19 (2 vaccinations + booster)All positions are subject to a National Police Check and holding a Working with Children Check.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.
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