Patient Transporter - Central Staffing

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The Patient Transporter role at Northeast Georgia Health System involves transporting patients to and from various areas within the hospital, ensuring their comfort and safety during the process. This position requires adherence to established guidelines and protocols while working under immediate supervision. The transporter plays a crucial role in maintaining communication between patients, their families, and the healthcare team, contributing to the overall patient care experience.

Requirements

• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift patients.
• Above average problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of safety practices (proper lifting techniques, safety hazards, and chemical hazards).

Responsibilities

• Transports patients according to established departmental procedures to ensure the efficient flow of patient care.
• Adheres to MRI Zonal safety guidelines, if applicable.
• Uses correct infection control procedures when transporting patients.
• Checks patient chart for isolation precautions and follows established guidelines.
• Exemplifies the organization's customer service standards when transporting patients.
• Listens to patient concerns, anticipates needs, and ensures physical comfort providing pillows and warm blankets if necessary.
• Takes appropriate measures to ensure that patient is not left alone or unattended on stretcher or wheelchair.
• Follows proper protocols when entering a patient room.
• Regularly updates patient's and family members on any delays in services or unexpected wait times.
• Assists in maintaining communication between the technologist and patient during procedures.
• Offers assistance to the patient's family while patient is undergoing procedure.
• Ensures that patients are modestly covered and communicates irregularities of the surface floor during transport.
• Assists the patient care team in providing care for the patient (getting supplies, preparing equipment).
• Oversees proper maintenance of transport equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions or broken parts to supervisor.
• Cleans transport equipment after each patient.
• Maintains files, enters data, and completes paperwork necessary to ensure accurate and safe patient transport through hospital.
• Maintains proper documentation: consent forms, patient information sheets, and discharge instructions.
• Asks for help when oxygen needs to be connected/disconnected knowing that it is a medication and out of scope for transporter work.
• Assists in completion of all paperwork for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, patient procedures, and instructs patients on the proper dressing for required exam.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive team environment focused on employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees