Patient Transporter

Conifer Health Solutions•Goodyear, AZ

10d

About The Position

Performs activities related to patient transportation as directed. Provides mail and messenger services, transports patients, and delivers films and reports between departments. The role also assists with radiology front-office and reception work.

Requirements

High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and abilities.
CPR.
Ability to work under deadlines.
Ability to use independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
High degree of accuracy in performing varied responsibilities.
Self-motivation to complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience, preferably in a hospital radiology setting.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, films, reports, and other items between departments.
Verify proper patient identification before transporting a patient to the radiology department for testing.
Follow proper protocols for filing and copying films.
Assist with radiology front-office and reception work.
Assess and prioritize a rapidly changing workload and complete work in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment; help organize, track, stock, and store supplies and equipment and keep the department clean.
Maintain a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations and request guidance or help when necessary.
Participate in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communications.
Follow current policies, procedures, and standards of care, using manuals and reference materials to determine the proper course of action.
Identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions, and assist with implementing changes in patient care and departmental or hospital operations.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste in supplies and equipment and implement strategies to do so.
Assist in evaluating new procedures, reagents, and equipment.
Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.