Patient Transporter-Day Shift

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients to specific areas of the hospital, relying on established guidelines and working under close supervision. The role also supports hospital operations through patient and visitor assistance, equipment and linen readiness, delivery of supplies and laboratory materials, and accurate documentation. Duties may vary for staff associated with Cardiovascular/Critical Care Services or Radiology at OLOL.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

For assignments associated with Cardiovascular/Critical Care Services, maintain the Critical Care waiting room, order supplies, maintain a patient list with condition information, and update patient information every four hours.
Provide privacy for physicians and family members during crisis consultations.
For assignments associated with Radiology at OLOL, process and file incoming data, remove outdated files according to established procedures, and support student education and supervision by demonstrating and communicating the competency-based clinical education plan.
Keep wheelchairs and stretchers clean, made up, and properly stored; stock dressing areas with clean linens.
Maintain accurate patient care documentation on logs, CIS, and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Promptly notify appropriate personnel when patient care problems arise, such as non-operable I.V.s or cardiac arrest.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions, sharing expertise and supporting the education and development of new personnel, volunteers, and interns.
Greet, welcome, and direct patients, family members, and visitors; escort patients to their rooms or ancillary areas.
Transport patients to and from designated hospital areas in a caring, considerate, expedient, and professional manner.
Ensure patients have identification bracelets before transportation and demonstrate compassion and respect in interactions with patients, family members, and coworkers.
Receive and promptly deliver supplies, linens, spinal fluid, and other laboratory work to the appropriate unit as requested.
Collect soiled linens, sort them into separate loads, and transport them to Linen Services for processing.