Patient Materials Transporter

White Plains Hospital•White Plains, NY

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient/ Materials Transporter receives errands, transports or rounds assignments from the Dispatcher or his designee. The transporter arrives at the department and identifies themselves to the staff and patient, informs the patient w they are transporting them to, delivers the patient to the appropriate destination and alerts the staff t of their arrival. All this is aplished in a timely manner, utilizing correct body mechanics and assuring a customer service demeanor. Material rounds are made hourly to all departments for delivery and pick up of items.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Successfulpletion of departmental orientation
Teamwork & Adaptability
Acts as a Professional Role Model
Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
Attention to Detail
Planning & Organizing
Stress Tolerance
Must be physically able to frequently push/ pull/ lift heavy objects more than 50 lbs with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm - hand steadiness and hand -eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Individual must be able to understand theories behind customer service and timely transports.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned tasks of transport of patients or materials according to policy.
Able toanize and care for equipment.
Integrates safety , patient rights and infection control methods into work practice.
Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to transport and departmental issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions.
Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives
Attends mandatory inservices.
Ads to all WPHC policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physical
Collaborates andmunicates with the health care team.
Completespetency requirements.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.