Patient Transporter- Patient Transport Service (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Patient Transporter reports to the Patient Transport Supervisor and is responsible for transporting patients and continually monitoring hallways and corridors to ensure equipment and other items are not stored in egress pathways, moving them to appropriate locations. The role includes assisting clinical staff with patient movement and ambulation according to lift team criteria. Transporters are expected to be detail oriented and report unusual occurrences during patient transport. They must be self-starters who can follow directions, solve problems, and complete tasks, and demonstrate verbal communication, excellent customer service, and a calm, thoughtful demeanor in difficult or potentially volatile circumstances. They must comply with Department and Hospital policies and demonstrate the skills listed in the Competency and Skills Check List. Important dimensions of the position include professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, and good public/customer relations.
Requirements
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.
- Demonstrated verbal skills and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to remain calm and thoughtful in difficult or potentially volatile circumstances.
- Ability to follow directions, solve problems, and follow through to task completion.
- Detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to comply with Department and Hospital policies.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience, preferred, with working knowledge of patient transportation equipment.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, preferred.
- Spanish speaking, preferred.
- High school diploma, GED, or a combination of education and relevant work experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients.
- Obtain patient weights.
- Perform patient lifts.
- Move equipment and relocate items obstructing egress pathways.
- Monitor hallways and corridors for equipment and other items stored in egress pathways.
- Clean equipment.
- Complete daily tracking sheets.
- Respond to codes and overhead pages.
- Assist clinical staff with patient movement and ambulation according to lift team criteria.
- Report unusual occurrences that take place with patients during transport.
- Comply with Department and Hospital policies and perform skills outlined in the Competency and Skills Check List.
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Education Level
High school or GED
