Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group Careers•Memphis, TN

18d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Requirements

No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
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.
Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients.
Never transports patients in severe pain.
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.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identify Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.