Patient Transport & Lift Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transport & Lift Technician transports patients between departments within the Medical Center, either independently or alongside a transport Registered Nurse, depending on patient needs. Transports must be performed safely and efficiently. The role also assists with patient lifts and handling, supports selected patients during transport and clinical procedures, and uses hospital-approved transport and patient-handling equipment and systems.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
Ability to be flexible in assignments and work different shifts if required.
Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Suite effectively.
Customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and professional behavior and appearance.
Ability to maneuver wheelchairs, gurneys, and other equipment.
Ability to provide care appropriate to individual patient needs, including age, culture, and developmental considerations, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and to speak, read, write, and understand English at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge of facility layout, clinic locations, and room numbering to support efficient transport.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including walking, standing, lifting, pushing and pulling patients and equipment, bending, and stooping without endangering physical health or limiting work performance.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to comply with special safety precautions, including work involving potential exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection and work with emotionally disturbed patients.
May be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Responsibilities

Transport patients between Medical Center departments, independently or with a transport RN as appropriate.
Perform patient lifts and safe patient-handling tasks in accordance with hospital competencies, guidelines, and safety procedures.
Clean and sanitize transport equipment, dispose of biohazards appropriately, store equipment correctly, and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Assist with patient lifts and other patient-handling maneuvers as delegated by the supervisor.
Use patient-handling equipment, transfer devices, protective equipment, and proper lifting techniques and body mechanics in compliance with hospital protocols.
Use EPIC Rover and appropriate EPIC functionality to respond to transport requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain an adequate supply of wheelchairs for the Patient Transport queue.
Organize workload, set priorities, and adjust to hospital and staffing demands.
Follow safety-code measures when operating wheelchairs and gurneys during patient transportation.
Provide age-appropriate comfort and safety measures during transport.
Assist selected patients during transport and throughout diagnostic and clinic procedures.
Recognize IV pump alarms and notify the RN appropriately.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, service standards, code of conduct, safety and quality programs, and applicable Joint Commission requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.