Patient Transporter--Float Pool

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients to/from nursing and ancillary areas as required and transports medically related supplies and specimens to appropriate units. The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
One (1) year customer service or general clinical experience
Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.
Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job.
Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.
Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

Transports patients and performs courier duties within the hospital.
Assists clinical personnel to transport patients as needed.
Utilizes safety measures and proper body mechanics appropriate to the ages of the patients served when transporting patients.
Identifies patients appropriate to the ages of patients served before transporting according to Patient Transport Policy
Greets and introduces self to patient appropriate to the ages of patients served in a friendly, courteous manner.
Will maintain constant contact with other transporters via the use of Avaya phones
Displays a positive attitude with visitors and co-workers according to the standards of conduct policy
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Utilizes proper telephone etiquette at all times.
Documents patient arrival and departure time on log sheet.
Immediately labels and takes faulty equipment to Maintenance Department for repair.
Inspects environment to identify safety hazards and reports appropriately.
Takes faulty equipment out of service immediately
Follows proper procedures for transporting equipment, supplies, and specimens.
Other duties as assigned.