Transporter - Patient Transportation

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Accurately and efficiently transport patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and traction equipment to and from the nursing units and ancillary departments. Use transport equipment correctly ensuring safety measures are adhered to. Cleans, repairs and maintains equipment for operability. Support the philosophy of nursing to provide better patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to meet and maintain requirements of a healthcare transporter
• Ability to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices
• Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
• Ability to display exemplary customer service skills
• Good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately
• Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
• Ability to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including postmortem transport
• Ability to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients
• Ability to assume awkward positions
• Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center and detached buildings as necessary
• May require moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
• Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication
• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood
• BLS - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in patient transportation services
• prior hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with appropriate and approved devices safely and in a timely manner
• Observe patients for any changes in condition and report these promptly to shift supervisor and appropriate nursing staff
• Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IV’s and other patient equipment
• Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients
• Utilize proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients during transport
• Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate steps to repair equipment for safe use
• Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process.
• At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch.
• Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED