Patient Transporter
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About The Position
Reports to the Manager, Summit Center. Transports patients to locations within the hospital and performs a variety of duties in support of the objectives of the Centralized Transportation Department, as well as performing other duties. Participates as an effective member of the Centralized Transport Department by assisting with the moving, lifting and transferring of patients (including patients needing transportation to the morgue) and items for the purpose of transporting them to various locations within the Hospital and in patient care areas as needed. Maintains par levels for various equipment on the patient floors. Transporting clean and dirty equipment to appropriate locations. Maintaining constant contact with an immediate response to calls, including the reporting of all delays, cancellations or remarkable events related to transport assignments. Communicating with other transporters as assigned or as needed to support the transportation needs of the organization. Observing patients during transport process and reporting to the Nurse/Tech any complaints, unusual behavior, incidents, requests, equipment/safety problems and/or concerns expressed by family members or visitors. Transporting and handling equipment safely and appropriately and returning to proper storage areas upon completion of transport runs; also reporting all equipment needs and/or repairs to Manager and removing any unsafe or broken equipment from operation. Adhering to all policies and procedures related to patient identification, infection control, confidentiality and the use of universal precautions when required. Greeting patients, visitors, other staff and physicians in a pleasant and courteous manner. Promoting the services of the departments. Reporting any patient/visitor concerns or complaints to the Manager. Maintains all transportation equipment in the Centralized Transport Department by understanding, operating and restocking all oxygen equipment and supplies as needed. Performing cleaning of equipment as necessary and as assigned. Performs other duties to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
