Patient Transport
About The Position
Responsible for assistance and transportation of patients and patient related items as requested within the campus. This position is highly customer sensitive, with the customer being defined as patient, patient family, visitor, physician, other departments and staff. Transports patients in a safe, prompt and courteous manner between hospital locations as assigned by nursing personnel, taking into account the patient's age and cultural related needs. Transports discharged patients from nursing unit as assigned and provides assistance in transfer to vehicles as necessary. Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs and gurneys. Transports items including medications and other material as assigned. Responds to code blue for the purpose of performing CPR and performing as messenger or transporter. Transports patients utilizing equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys, liko-lifts, etc) in accordance with Safe Patient Handling standards and policy.
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Assists and transports patients and patient related items within the campus.
- Transports patients safely, promptly, and courteously between hospital locations as assigned by nursing personnel, considering patient's age and cultural needs.
- Transports discharged patients from nursing units and assists with transfers to vehicles.
- Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and gurneys.
- Transports items including medications and other materials as assigned.
- Responds to code blue for CPR, messenger, or transporter duties.
- Transports patients using equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys, liko-lifts, etc.) in accordance with Safe Patient Handling standards and policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
