Patient Transporter

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center•Fairlawn, OH

57d

About The Position

The Patient Transporter supports the patient care team by performing duties related to environmental light custodial maintenance and transporting patients, charts, specimens, equipment; and stocking day-to-day supplies and clean and soiled linen efficiently throughout the hospital complex. Performs routine and nonprofessional duties such as providing patient transportation in the caring for patients. Greets patients upon arrival. May assist patient with wheelchair needs to and from their transportation. Provides general non-medical information (such as parking, driving directions, food available in the local area, etc.) to patients and guests.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Previous experience preferred.
Technical Skills: Demonstrates alertness, flexibility, and ability to work with other employees. Proven ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions. Perform basic mathematical functions.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: BLS required within six months of hire

Responsibilities

Transports patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, doctors' suites, and other areas of the hospital as directed, to include lifting and assisting patients from beds to wheelchairs/stretchers and back as may be required
Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms after discharge
Creates a comfortable environment for patients and makes them feel at ease
Provides emotional support to patients and their families by listening to them and showing compassion and understanding
Provides ice packs as requested or needed
Performs sitter duties: maintains visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse
Assists with orientation of new employees as requested
Assists with other duties as assigned
Transports blood and other specimens on both a STAT and routine basis
Transports soiled linen to E.C.I. blow-over station and send clean and soiled to laundry sorting area
Delivers patient equipment, various supply items, audio visual equipment, and exchange various gas tanks
Prioritizes work and makes changes as situations warrant
Handles all work related information in a confidential manner
Follows appropriate PPE guidelines
Understands and follows exposure protocols
Participates in the patient care team to achieve CCOC's mission and purpose
Consistently promotes customer satisfaction through positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors and fellow staff members
Shares ideas for Improvement / revision of policies / procedures which would enhance the work environment and overall operations
All other duties not specifically assigned.