About The Position
Transports patients in an efficient, safe, and timely manner for the Radiology Department and other directed hospital areas. Prepares equipment and rooms for patient transportation and assists with transfers using wheelchairs, carts, and beds. Provides scheduled services for Radiology, Fast Track, the Emergency Department, and other areas while following safety procedures, including never disconnecting oxygen or monitoring equipment. Maintains cleanliness of transport equipment and work areas, tracks and logs transports in designated computer systems, and communicates pertinent patient information to technologists. Provides courteous, professional service and safeguards patient rights and confidential information. Works 40 scheduled hours weekly on an evening shift, including every other weekend and holidays as assigned.
Requirements
- Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
- Be available for scheduling according to hospital operational needs.
- Deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
- Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Handle stressful situations and perform under pressure.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills and independent judgment.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including moving objects and positioning, lifting, and moving patients of varying weights with varying assistance.
- Have visual acuity within normal ranges.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment and the room for patient transportation.
- Assist with and transport patients using wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing departments, clinic areas, and vehicles safely, courteously, and promptly.
- Move oxygen tanks from storage to transport devices; never disconnect oxygen or monitoring equipment. Oxygen and monitoring equipment issues are to be addressed by nurses.
- Provide scheduled designated services for Radiology, Fast Track, the Emergency Department, and other areas as directed.
- Clean carts, wheelchairs, and the work area using provided wipes.
- Attend annual CPR classes covering infants, children, and adults, and attend required in-services and educational programs.
- Address problems arising during regular duties with the Director, Manager, and/or nurses, and complete other duties as assigned by the Director.
- Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development, age-specific needs, and appropriate treatment ranges.
- Provide professional, cooperative, and courteous service to patients, visitors, telephone callers, medical and dental staff, and fellow employees while maintaining confidentiality.
- Safeguard patients' rights, including confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution, spiritual counseling, and communication.
- Track and log transports in designated computer systems and communicate pertinent patient information to technologists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
