Clinical Transporter - Clinical Transport Services

Health First Careers•Cocoa Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Transporter models Health First I-CARE Values and provides safe, efficient transportation of patients and equipment within the hospitals. The role delivers timely, safe, and high-quality service while working as a team member to support department goals and objectives. Responsibilities include transporting patients and patient-related items, assisting with transfers, communicating with patients and care teams, documenting transports, following safety and infection-control procedures, and completing handoffs in accordance with policy. Per diem associates float to different hospital facilities per guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association BLS healthcare provider completion card, maintained annually without interruption.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities calmly and effectively.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift and up to 12 hours during disaster response.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Ability to transport patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, and other conveyances.
Ability to push or pull up to 250 pounds for 75% of a 10-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

Customer service work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transport patients between areas using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs, and expedite movement of patient-related belongings, paperwork, lab items, and equipment.
Assist with safe transfers, such as moving patients from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs.
Introduce oneself to patients, explain the mode of transport, and provide courteous, professional service.
Accurately record transports and report necessary information using Teletracking.
Use PPE appropriately and follow HIPAA, OSHA, and Health First policies and procedures.
Participate in outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships.
Safely operate stretchers and wheelchairs, report issues to the Manager, and immediately remove broken or defective equipment from use.
Apply a Tele Pak Monitor when required, ensure the patient's rhythm is visible, and verify it with the monitor technician.
Wash hands appropriately before and after each patient encounter.
Confirm discharge paperwork and handoff communication with the RN before leaving the origin, and complete the handoff at the destination according to policy.
Clean stretchers and wheelchairs after each transport with a hospital-approved germicidal product.
Float to different hospital facilities when working as a per diem associate, according to guidelines.
Follow proper morgue processes to ensure safe patient transfer.
Complete the competency assessment/skills checklist within three months of hire and annually.