Patient Transporter

Intermountain Health

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for transporting patients, focusing on quality, safety, and customer service, while providing care and compassion to patients, families, visitors and staff.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval)
• Must be at least 18 years of age if working in Radiology areas (per Intermountain's Employment of Minors Policy).
• Patient Care
• Customer Service Oriented
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Safe Patient Handling
• Personal Hygiene

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of customer service experience
• At least one (1) year of medical experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner.
• Uses appropriate and approved transport pathways to ensure confidentiality.
• Uses appropriate methods of travel and equipment as directed.
• Uses Safe Patient Handling equipment as indicated.
• Uses isolation precautions and/or standard precautions appropriately.
• Places soiled linen in designated areas.
• Dresses carts and wheelchairs with linen per procedure.
• Cleans transport equipment before and after every single patient and returns to appropriate storage areas.
• Knows location of fire extinguishers and fire pull boxes.
• Notifies patient nurse when taking or returning patient to/from room and notifies test site staff when patient arrives for test.
• Utilizes written Patient Handoff Form and ensures that handoff form is filled out prior to initiating transport and signs and turns in form immediately after completion of transport.
• Writes test location on the whiteboard in patient room when leaving with patient.
• Notifies patient nurse or test site staff of any problems that occurred during transport concerning patient condition or safety.
• Responds to pager or other communication device in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicates openly with operators and with other staff members.
• Informs test sites and operators of any delays and clears transports when completed.
• Assists with patient Admits & Discharges
• Performs wheelchair/bed rounding and restocking
• May include cross training for support in other care site areas, such as: Morgue, Kitchen, Supply Chain, EVS, Inventory, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED