Patient Transport Driver

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK

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About The Position

The Patient Transport Driver transports patients within and outside the facility to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner, and may occasionally transport residents to activities. The role also includes transporting medical equipment, supplies, and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic, and patient care areas. The driver uses safe driving procedures, including during inclement weather, and follows protocols to ensure the safe delivery of patients and transported items. The position involves lifting patients in and out of beds, chairs, taxis, and ambulances to move them to and from treatment areas and procedure rooms. The driver provides comfort and support to patients and their families, communicates with patients and coworkers to improve service quality and satisfaction, and protects confidential patient and facility information. When not transporting, the employee may work in a CNA role and assist with resident care on the floor, if applicable. The employee maintains a secure, clean, and healthy work environment in accordance with hospital and applicable local, state, and federal standards and regulations. The role requires compliance with state regulations and HIPAA, along with regular participation in ongoing education to improve knowledge and skills. Occasional transportation duties may occur during evenings, nights, holidays, or weekends.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients and coworkers to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.
Transport patients within and outside the facility to designated areas punctually and in a timely manner.
Occasionally transport residents to activities.
Use safe driving procedures when transporting patients during inclement weather.
Lift patients in and out of beds, chairs, taxis, and ambulances to move them to and from treatment areas and procedure rooms.
Offer comfort and support to patients and their families.
Transport medical equipment, supplies, and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic, and patient care areas.
Protect patient and facility confidentiality by keeping sensitive and patient information private.
Follow protocols and procedures to ensure the safe delivery of patients, their possessions, supplies, and laboratory specimens.
Maintain a secure, clean, and healthy work environment in accordance with hospital and applicable government standards and regulations.
Comply with state regulations and HIPAA standards.
Participate regularly in ongoing education to improve knowledge and skills.
When not transporting, work in the CNA role and assist with resident care on the floor, if applicable.