Patient Transporter- OLGMC Patient Transport- Full Time- Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients who are being admitted, moved to different departments, or discharged. The role performs department-specific duties under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies, and procedures. Patient transportation is carried out safely and caringly using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The position also delivers records and forms, maintains department equipment, and adapts communication and conduct to the needs of each patient population.

The role requires no formal education or prior work experience. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of employment. Employees must complete required training and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting suspected unethical conduct, safety concerns, privacy issues, and other compliance-related concerns.

The work involves frequent exertion of 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds. It requires standing for prolonged periods, moving throughout and between facilities, and the ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. Although routine work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, exposure may occur. The role includes contact with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases, possible entry into isolation rooms, and potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
• Computer skills and dexterity for entering and retrieving patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and potentially enter isolation rooms.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport newly admitted patients to assigned rooms in a timely manner.
• Deliver clinic records, admission forms, and charge cards to nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Locate and maintain equipment used in the department.
• Safely and caringly transport patients to and from hospital or clinic ancillary departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds as requested.
• Transport discharged patients and their belongings from nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Take responsibility for personal development and required training.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed