Patient Transporter - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Patient Transporter moves patients from their rooms to ancillary departments and other hospital locations, following schedules and promptly notifying departments when schedules change. The role prioritizes safe and efficient transportation, patient comfort and privacy, and use of AIDET. It also includes maintaining transport records, monitoring and cleaning transport equipment, and providing life-saving care during emergency codes when needed. This is a collective bargaining unit position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with 32 scheduled weekly hours and all work shifts.
Requirements
- BLS certification upon hire or obtained within the employee's department orientation period.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Healthcare and/or transport experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources and safe transport practices.
- Ensure patients are covered for comfort and privacy and remain with them throughout transport.
- Provide hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
- Verify patient identity using two forms of verification and confirm the patient has an identification bracelet.
- Notify the appropriate department within five minutes when a patient is delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
- Maintain daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and the patient and/or equipment transported.
- May provide life-saving care during emergency codes.
- Monitor and inspect patient care equipment before and during transports.
- Clean and maintain transport equipment and wheelchairs; monitor transport schedules using the hospital monitor program and disinfect surfaces between transports.
- Review the equipment and orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent use of equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
