PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter to facilitate internal hospital patient moves. The role is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and related items to their destinations within Ochsner Baptist Hospital. This position offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to a culture of caring and belonging.

Requirements

Prior hospital or patient care experience
Prior patient transport experience

Responsibilities

Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to transport patients.
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
Ensures the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch.
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets, checking modesty, and engaging in appropriate conversation.
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO.
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.