Patient Transporter-Part Time Days
About The Position
This is a part time role at 20 hours per week located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role requires working a weekend rotation. The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned. Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers. Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails. Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports. Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist. Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs. Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients. Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride. Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport. Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients. Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection. Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician. Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling
Responsibilities
- Transporting patients as assigned.
- Verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
- Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.
- Disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
- Assist patients onto transport equipment.
- Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
- Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
- Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
- Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
- Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
- Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
- Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
- Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
