Medical Imaging Patient Transporter

Olmsted Medical Center • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Imaging Patient Transporter works under the direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist to coordinate and provide patient transport throughout the hospital. The role uses proper lifting and transfer techniques and appropriate equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers, to transport patients safely. The transporter verifies patient identity, follows patient safety, confidentiality, and infection-control practices, and cleans transport equipment and imaging exam rooms between patients.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent and professional communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, lift, stand, and walk without restrictions.
• Knowledge of proper lifting and transfer techniques and use of wheelchairs, stretchers, and assisted walking.
• Knowledge of infection-control practices for cleaning patient transport equipment.
• Understanding of patient identification and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to apply patient safety standards and patient management methods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transport under the direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist.
• Transport patients by cart or wheelchair to and from the Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Unit, and other hospital locations using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Verify patient identity before transport.
• Clean carts and wheelchairs after each use.
• Clean imaging exam rooms, change linens after each patient, and restock supplies as needed.
• Assist the technologist in the exam suite as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed