Patient Transporter AMC
About The Position
Provides safe, efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies. The role involves interacting with patients and customers to meet their needs, coordinating with other departments about transport requirements, and maintaining familiarity with the hospital layout and patient testing areas. The transporter receives dispatch information and performs data entry using the Tele-Tracking System. Proper body mechanics must be used when lifting or moving patients, and the Patient Identification and Alert Process must be followed. The role also includes assisting with training new hires and passing fit testing for an N95 mask. Additional duties may be assigned. The employee must comply with applicable policies and standards and follow department-specific instructions provided during orientation. The role requires safeguarding patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school equivalent or GED required.
- Must pass fit testing for an N95 mask.
- Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients.
- Must understand and use the Patient Identification and Alert Process.
- Must comply with requirements for securely maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of basic patient care experience preferred.
- Proficiency in knowledge and handling of transport equipment, including beds, wheelchairs, carts, and oxygen, preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently transport patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.
- Perform transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires.
- Communicate with other departments to assess their transport needs.
- Interact with patients and customers to ensure their needs are met.
- Learn and maintain familiarity with the hospital’s physical layout and patient testing areas.
- Perform data entry and receive dispatch information through the Tele-Tracking System.
- Use proper body mechanics when lifting or moving patients.
- Follow the Patient Identification and Alert Process.
- Safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
