Patient Transporter CMC

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides safe and efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies within the hospital. The role involves performing transport duties as needed, assisting in training new hires, and communicating with other departments to assess their transport needs. The Patient Transporter is required to interact with patients and customers to ensure their needs are met and must be oriented to the physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas. Responsibilities also include performing data entry, receiving dispatch information via the Tele-Tracking System, and using proper body mechanics for lifting and moving patients. The individual must understand and use the Patient Identification and Alert Process and pass fit testing for an N95 mask. Additional duties include performing other assigned tasks, complying with all policies and standards, and abiding by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients, including annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED
Must pass fit testing for N95 mask
Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas
Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients
Understands and uses the Patient Identification and Alert Process
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year Basic patient care experience
Knowledge and handling of transport equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, oxygen)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Responsibilities

Provides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.
Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires.
Communicates with other departments to assess their transport needs.
Required to interact with patients and customers to ensure patient/Customers’ needs are met.
Must be oriented to physical layout of the hospital and locations of patient testing areas.
Performs data entry and receives dispatch information via Tele-Tracking System.
Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients.
Understands and uses the Patient Identification and Alert Process.
Must pass fit testing for N95 mask.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.