Patient Transporter - PRN
About The Position
Safely transport patients or residents between their inpatient or resident beds and other areas or ancillary departments. Retrieve medical records, prescriptions, and other clinical documentation as requested. The role may also involve removing and replacing medical devices; lifting or assisting patients or residents onto gurneys, wheelchairs, or other transport devices; inspecting and performing minor maintenance on transportation tools and devices; and documenting and requesting other maintenance as needed. Employees must follow health, safety, and security guidelines and policies and become familiar with medical terminology and certain medical equipment. Additional duties may include changing or transporting linens, assisting with specimen, document, or personal-property transport, and supporting discharge processing of inpatient or resident rooms. The department schedule is every third weekend, with two holidays per year, from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours may be available for pickup. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as zero, and the position is identified as PRN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) preferred.
- If working in North Dakota, register with the North Dakota Department of Health as a nursing aide within four months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA).
- For work in North Dakota, registration with the North Dakota Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Aide.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients or residents between inpatient or resident beds and other areas or ancillary departments.
- Retrieve medical records, prescriptions, and other clinical documentation as requested.
- Remove and replace medical devices.
- Lift or assist in lifting patients or residents onto gurneys, wheelchairs, or other devices to facilitate transport.
- Inspect transportation tools and devices and perform minor maintenance.
- Document maintenance needs and request additional maintenance as needed.
- Comply with enterprise health, safety, and security guidelines and policies.
- Become familiar with medical terminology and certain medical equipment.
- Change or transport linens, as required.
- Assist with transporting specimens, documents, or patients’ or residents’ possessions, as required.
- Assist with discharge processing of inpatient or resident rooms, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
