Patient Transporter (Radiology), part time, limited hours

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

12d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Radiology Technologist, the Patient Transporter is an integral member of the health care team, performing delegated clerical and patient care assignments within applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. The position supports patient care, transport, and diagnostic testing; unit safety and quality activities; unit maintenance; and clerical and reception functions. Duties include assisting with patient care and imaging procedures, collecting and documenting patient data, safely transporting patients, maintaining supplies and patient care areas, and supporting medical records and communication processes. This is a part-time position or VSP with flexible scheduling. Shift options are 5.5, 8, or 9 hours. Available shifts include weekdays from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM, additional weekday opportunities from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM as available, and weekend shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekend rotation is flexible according to staffing needs and is typically every other weekend. The wage range is $14.85–$20.80.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Radiology Technologist, following written and/or verbal assignments and direction.
Document patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate forms and/or information systems.
Perform clinical skills and diagnostic testing, including Lymphedema index (L-Dex), preparing patients for imaging exams, and assisting technologists with imaging procedures.
Complete assigned patient duties within the timeframe established by the supervising Registered Nurse or Radiology Technologist.
Gather intake and output data, vital signs, patient height and weight, and point-of-care test results.
Communicate with the broader care team to coordinate appropriate patient follow-up care.
Observe patients for changes and report them promptly.
Assist with other assigned duties, including assisting with invasive radiology procedures.
Safely transport or escort patients to and from inpatient units, the emergency department, or the outpatient waiting room.
Under direction, address patient monitoring device connections or reconnections and supplemental oxygen connections during transport.
Use Holland Hospital policies and procedures to support continuous improvement in patient care, safety, practice, and outcomes.
Report patient safety issues through the MOOR occurrence reporting system.
Describe unit-based quality improvement activities and their implications for practice, and assist with related data collection.
Assist in identifying actual and potential risks to patient safety.
Achieve unit-specific initial and ongoing competencies.
Provide close care or one-to-one direct observation of patients when assigned to maintain patient safety.
Contribute to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.
Complete assigned tasks that support unit operations, perform ongoing supply inventory, and stock and clean patient care areas.
Assist with delegated regulatory checks and maintain a neat, uncluttered patient room and/or treatment area.
Complete assigned tasks that support patient care and unit operations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Radiology Technologist.
Answer phones and greet customers promptly, politely, and professionally as a unit medical records receptionist.
Maintain files, charts, and forms, including handling record releases, obtaining outside images, facilitating courier delivery and pickup, and using PACS functions related to imaging records.
Assist with requests and facilitate communication among members of the health care team.
Perform other clerical and reception duties as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer downtime procedures.