Attention: Patient Transport Officers Wanted in Victoria St Johns Victoria is advertising Patient Transport Officer jobs in Melbourne. St John's offers first aid services, training, and equipment. They are looking to hire additional Patient Transport Officers (PTOs) responsible for the care and transport of non-emergency patients. The minimum requirement is a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Client Transport.This entry-level position is an ideal stepping stone into a career in non-emergency patient transport. With the right training, patient transport officers can upgrade their skills to become Ambulance Attendants by completing the HLT51015 - Diploma of Paramedical Science, which is the highest qualification before enrolling in a university degree to become a State Ambulance Paramedic. Location: MelbourneWork Type: Casual/VacationHealthcare & Medical - Ambulance/Paramedics Possess a full current Victorian driver's license and a safe driving record;Ability to obtain and maintain a current Working with Children's Check;Ability to obtain a clear current Police Check;A willingness and desire to work as part of a team across varied shifts with a diverse workload;Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment;Flexibility to work varied shifts including day, afternoon, night, weekend, and public holidays;Effective communication skills when dealing with stakeholders, patients, allied healthcare professionals, and other St John Patient Transport personnel;Able to work reasonable additional hours if required;A willingness to learn.Active in Australia for over 130 years, St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding, charitable organization active across all states and territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering, or danger. They provide a broad range of services to the community, including:First aid training (over 500,000 certificates issued last year);First aid and health services at community and public events, including disaster relief efforts, delivered by 16,000 volunteers who treat over 100,000 people annually;Community care services for the aged, infirm, immobile, and lonely, provided by 2,000 volunteers;Ambulance services in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, staffed by 3,500 paid and volunteer ambulance officers;Funding and support for ophthalmic services at the St John Jerusalem Eye Hospital in East Timor and Australian communities;A national youth development program for over 4,000 young people aged 8 to 18 years;Public access defibrillators throughout Australia;First aid training for school students;First aid training for learner drivers.St John is part of The Order of St John, with a long and honorable history internationally.