Patient Transporter - Clinical Support (Days)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Patient Transporter transports patients between areas of the hospital and assists imaging personnel with routine patient-care tasks learned on the job. The role serves as a lift team primarily for Imaging staff and other hospital personnel. Duties may include performing chest compressions during a code blue and assisting with crisis-prevention interactions involving patients. The transporter completes the department orientation program, including CPI and CPR certification, and performs duties in accordance with established ethical, legal, and organizational standards. The position supports a stable, relaxed working atmosphere and requires self-direction during slower periods. Additional duties may include transporting patient records and equipment, using basic computer skills to retrieve clinical reports for medical staff, helping visitors locate patients, and assisting with housekeeping as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification; CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently during slow periods.
Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
Ability to set priorities.
Basic computer knowledge, including keyboard and function-key use, mouse use, and navigating icons to activate and close Windows programs.
Ability to deal with people who demonstrate difficult and irrational behavior.
Ability to identify situations and respond appropriately.
Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
Emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to convey empathy and compassion confidently.
Warm, friendly, caring, and professional demeanor.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other team members, and medical staff.
Knowledge of and respect for job limitations.
Satisfactory completion of the 90-day orientation period, including written material and on-the-job training.
Required to work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Must maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the departmental and THS Dress Code Policy.

Responsibilities

Transport patients between areas of the hospital.
Assist imaging personnel with routine patient-care tasks learned on the job.
Serve as a lift team primarily for Imaging staff and other hospital personnel.
Perform chest compressions during a code blue when needed.
Assist with crisis-prevention interactions involving patients.
Complete the department orientation program, including CPI and CPR certification.
Transport patient records and equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
Use basic computer skills to retrieve clinical reports for medical staff.
Assist visitors with locating patients.
Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
Perform duties in accordance with ethical, legal, and organizational standards.
Maintain a congenial, considerate, and efficient working atmosphere with fellow employees.
Maintain competency based on performance standards and demonstrate consistent achievement of major/function performance standards and specific competencies.