Patient Transporter - Clinical Support (Days)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Patient Transporter transports patients between areas of the hospital and assists imaging personnel with routine patient-care tasks learned on the job. The role serves as a lift team primarily for Imaging staff and other hospital personnel. Duties may include performing chest compressions during a code blue and assisting with crisis prevention interactions with patients. The employee completes the department orientation program, including CPI and CPR certification, and performs duties according to established ethical, legal, and organizational standards. The position supports a stable, relaxed working atmosphere through congeniality, consideration, and efficiency. During slower periods, the transporter works independently to assist with transporting patient records and equipment, retrieving clinical reports for medical staff using basic computer skills, helping visitors locate patients, and performing housekeeping duties as needed. The role requires holiday, weekend, and rotating-shift work. On-the-job training may take up to three months to achieve proficiency, and satisfactory completion of the 90-day orientation period is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification; CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Ability to be self-directed and set priorities.
Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
Basic computer knowledge, including keyboard and function-key use, mouse use, and navigating icons to open and close Windows programs.
Ability to deal appropriately with people demonstrating difficult or irrational behavior and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Emotional maturity and stability, with the ability to convey empathy and compassion.
Warm, friendly, caring, and professional demeanor.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other team members, and medical staff.
Ability to recognize and respect job limitations.
Satisfactory completion of the 90-day orientation period, including written material and on-the-job training.
Ability to demonstrate consistent achievement of major/function performance standards and specific competencies.
Clean, neat, professional appearance in accordance with the departmental and THS Dress Code Policy.

Responsibilities

Transport patients between areas of the hospital.
Serve as a lift team primarily for Imaging staff and other hospital personnel.
Assist imaging personnel with routine patient-care tasks learned on the job.
Perform chest compressions during a code blue when required.
Assist with crisis prevention interactions involving patients.
Transport patient records and equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
Use basic computer skills to retrieve clinical reports for medical staff.
Assist visitors with locating patients.
Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
Complete the department orientation program and required training and certifications.
Maintain a professional appearance and meet departmental and organizational standards.
Work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Maintain competency and demonstrate consistent achievement of performance standards and specific competencies.