Patient Transporter - Main Patient Trans Svc - Part Time - Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments and hospital departments using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or ambulation. The role supports safe and timely patient movement in accordance with departmental guidelines and national benchmarks, assists with transfers and patient-care activities as needed, and receives assignments electronically through phones and pagers. The transporter follows hospital safety procedures, patient-identification and confidentiality policies, universal precautions, and equipment-handling protocols. The position serves newborn, infant, adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients; maintains equipment and assigned hospital areas; supports visitors and unit operations; and completes required training, meetings, and other duties according to hospital needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Demonstrated proficiency in CPR.
Complete yearly education and competency review according to department guidelines.
Obtain age-specific education and training for patient contact.
No prior years of experience required.
No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments and hospital departments using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or ambulation, in a timely manner.
Assist patients with transfers to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, seeking technical staff and nursing assistance as needed.
Receive transport assignments electronically through phones and pagers.
Follow hospital safety policies, use proper body mechanics, and keep side rails in place during transportation.
Follow patient identification policy during each transport and maintain confidentiality of patient information and HIPAA compliance.
Assist with positioning, lifting, turning, restraining combative patients, and helping patients out of bed during transport.
Properly handle oxygen tanks, infusion pumps, IVs, and other medical equipment.
Use universal precautions when transporting or handling patients.
Use and maintain equipment according to vendor protocols and departmental standards, clean equipment after each use, and maintain its integrity.
Perform related duties based on departmental needs, including completing unit assignments and working in other units or departments as needed.
Serve as a positive role model, maintain a positive attitude, and respond to scheduling responsibilities promptly.
Use the time and attendance system appropriately and follow the attendance policy, including reporting on time and being ready to work in EPIC.
Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of PI Plan initiatives with the Clinical Manager; understand and advocate for High Reliability principles and use data to drive improvement.
Maintain customer-service standards for patient experience and assist visitors to designated areas as needed.
Attend in-services and unit meetings, demonstrate CPR proficiency, and complete yearly education and competency reviews.
Monitor areas assigned by the lead transporter and clear unwanted equipment, including wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, stretchers, and beds.
Maintain a clutter-free environment within the hospital and surrounding areas.
Obtain age-specific education and training for transporting newborn, infant, adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.