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September 11, 2024

CareFlight

OTHER & FULL TIME


Patient Transport Officer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Permanent Full-Time Position
  • Primarily Working out of Palmerston Regional Hospital
Care Flight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
The role
We are currently seeking patient transport officers to join our Northern Operation based patient transport service team on a permanent basis.
As a key member of the crew, you will work with a team of professionals, be part of a leading aeromedical organisation, enjoy on the job training and mentoring provided by our experienced staff, as well as a roster that will allow you a life outside of work.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Working out of Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) ED assisting hospital doctors and patient transport nurses
  • Transferring patients to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) including A1 critical, A2 Urgent and A3 non urgent
  • Performing patient assessment, intervention and assessing the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with Care Flight policies and procedures, regulations and within prescribed scope of practice
  • Assisting with the loading / unloading and manoeuvring of patients
  • Driving patients between various locations
  • Ensuring patient and transport crew safety and safe systems of work are adhered to
  • Maintaining vehicle log sheets and related documentation
  • Undertaking daily vehicle inspections and tending to basic vehicle needs (eg. fuel, fluid levels, tyre pressure, cleaning / washing and submitting for servicing as required)
  • Demonstrating a strong commitment to safe and courteous driving at all times
About you
To be successful in this role you will be/have:
  • A Cert III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport or an Enrolled Nurse or a Paramedicine student who has completed their first year at a recognised Australian university
  • Experience working in a non-emergency patient transport sector in an equal role
  • Knowledge of non-emergency patient transfer clinical practice protocols
  • A current unrestricted NT driver’s licence with an excellent driving record (documentary evidence of driving history from the Motor Vehicle Registry to be provided with application)
  • A current Senior First Aid Certificate
  • well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds
  • the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • the ability to follow instructions and work within standard operating procedures
  • excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly, under pressure
  • a willingness and ability to undertake minor motor vehicle maintenance
The following will also be highly regarded:
  • Diploma of paramedicine or Diploma in emergency health care
  • Degree in Paramedicine or Nursing
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment or Health
  • Sound geographical knowledge of local area
  • Demonstrated knowledge of manual handling techniques
How to apply

If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply . Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 25th September 2024.

For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org
Care Flight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with Care Flight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.

Care Flight: 'The next life we save could be yours'

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