Group
Occupation
442931 Patient Transport Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
442931 Patient Transport Officer
Provides transport services to and from health care facilities for non-emergency patients.
Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Provides routine and non-emergency transportation of patients to and from health care facilities
- Transports essential equipment and materials, including wheelchairs and stretchers
- Provides and administers basic care to non-emergency patients
- Maintains comprehensive and accurate patient transport records
- Works with patients, relatives, health professionals, and other emergency service providers to ensure optimal patient care