Patient Transporter
About The Position
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute. Accountabilities Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactory. Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen. Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings. Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment. Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual. Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Receives and documents patient transportation assignments.
- Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour.
- Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets.
- Performs telephone activities satisfactory.
- Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
- Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program.
- Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
- Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
- Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.
- Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
- Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior.
- Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
