Patient Transporter- OLGMC Patient Transport- Full Time- Days

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

3d • Onsite

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. The position requires safe, caring patient transport and adapting communication and behavior to the needs of the patient population.

The role works in a healthcare setting and may involve entering isolation rooms and transporting patients with known or suspected communicable diseases. Although routine duties do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, exposure may occur. There may also be occupational exposure risks related to hazardous medications or waste, depending on job duties.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands; manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports newly admitted patients to assigned rooms in a timely manner.
• Delivers clinic records, admission forms, and charge cards to nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Locates and maintains equipment used in the department.
• Transports patients to and from hospital or clinic ancillary departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, as requested, in a safe and caring manner.
• Transports discharged patients and their belongings from nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Takes responsibility for personal development and required training.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable 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