Patient Transporter

Conifer Health Solutions • Goodyear, AZ

2d

About The Position

Position performs activities related to transportation of patients as directed. Provides mail and messenger services, transports patients and delivers films and reports from department to department.

Requirements

• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Must be able to utilize independent decision making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers,community individuals and volunteers.
• Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Two years clinical experience, preferably in hospital radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Proficiency in delivery of patients, films, reports etc from department to department.
• Accountable and responsible for verification of proper patient identification before transporting a patient to the radiology department for testing.
• Follows proper protocol for filing and copying of films.
• Assist in radiology front office / reception work.
• Assesses and prioritizes a rapidly changing workload.
• Completes work in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during busy or crisis situations.
• Asks for guidance or help when necessary.
• Actively participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication.
• Practice is guided by knowledge of and adherence to current policies and procedures as well as standards of care.
• Uses policy and procedure manuals and other reference material to ensure proper course of action.
• Identifies, proposes solutions and assists in implementation of ideas for improvement in patient care and departmental / hospital operations.
• Participates in the successful implementation of change.
• Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to decrease waste in supplies and equipment.
• Assist in evaluation of new procedures, reagents and equipment.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED