CENTRALIZED TRANSPORTER (PRN)

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

78d

About The Position

As a member of the Support Services Dept., the primary purpose of the Central Transporter position is to transport patients and charts (following HIPAA Security Guidelines) throughout the BVRHC campus. This position also entails occasional pick-up and delivery of specimens, equipment and supplies as needed.

Requirements

• Proven ability to read, write, speak English, follow written and oral instructions, and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work well within a team environment; by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback.
• Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.
• Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties.
• Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequent pushing, pulling and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience in health care or public contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, associated charts and necessary equipment to and from various patient service departments in a timely, professional and courteous manner to ensure all hospital values are demonstrated through a ‘service excellence' approach and to provide efficient patient flow.
• Accurately utilizes the internal SRC and pager system to ensure continuous patient flow information is communicated to the correct patient service departments via the SRC associates.
• Prepares wheel chairs, stretchers and oxygen, following established policies and procedures, to ensure constant availability for patient needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the general functions of the various patient service departments and consistently monitors the need for oxygen and other equipment to be utilized by the patient during transport.
• Possess the skill sets necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient, assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret this information to ensure the patient's requirements are identified and provided in a courteous and professional manner.
• Exercise good judgment in potential problem situations and communicate pertinent information to the Logistics Supervisor in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED