Patient Transporter - FT - Day/Evening (11am-11:30pm)

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Centralized Transporter is responsible for safely and effectively transporting patients to and from all departments, while continuously monitoring them for comfort and safety. This role also encompasses performing non-clinical clerical, maintenance, and patient-related tasks to support the provision of quality patient care. The Transporter must exercise caution with medical devices such as IV lines, pumps, monitors, and oxygen tanks, and is also tasked with transporting specimens and equipment as assigned. Adherence to isolation precautions and standard precautions is mandatory at all times. Key responsibilities include observing and monitoring patients' mental and physical status upon arrival and during transport, recognizing and reporting equipment or patient problems to appropriate staff, and ensuring all essential patient papers/records accompany the patient. The Transporter will confirm orders and review patient status with unit staff before moving patients and relay critical information upon entry or return to departments. Additionally, the role involves maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies on transport equipment, cleaning and arranging repairs for equipment, and following priorities set by transport tracking software or dispatchers. This position requires performing essential functions at both Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
BLS certification required.
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
All Associates will be required to take the Annual flu vaccine (Medical and Religious exemptions may apply).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate.
Exercises caution with regards to IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices.
Transports specimens and equipment as assigned.
Maintains constant awareness of isolation precautions and adheres to protective requirements.
Observes standard precautions at all times.
Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, mental and physical status at arrival and during transporting at facility (may include, but not limited to; arrival, stay, and discharge from facility).
Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to attention of nurse, technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
Brings patients’ charts and other essential papers/records with patients.
Confirms orders and/or trip request and reviews patient status with unit staff prior to removing patient from unit.
Relays critical information to staff upon entry or return to department.
Performs patient-related clerical, maintenance, and non-clinical direct care activities including assisting, transporting, preparing, and observing patients.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other modes of transport, which may include portable oxygen, to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
Cleans and reports or arranges routine repairs and maintenance on transportation equipment.
Follows priorities as set per the transport tracking software or transport dispatcher, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of position after verification with department leadership.
Performs essential functions and responsibilities of the role at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations, as scheduled.