Days

UHS•Amarillo, TX

19h

About The Position

The Transporter attends to patients’ direct care needs and performs tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN). The role works in collaboration with an RN and does not accept an independent assignment. The Transporter participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives with other health team members and supports the organization’s Service Excellence culture and standards. The position assists the RN with implementation of age-appropriate care plans through delegated tasks, provides safe patient transport and assistance with preparation and positioning, performs sanitation duties according to unit policies and standards of care, and helps maintain an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification, or completion at hire with certification maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-care tasks delegated by the RN, collaborating with the RN and not accepting an independent assignment.
Assist the RN in implementing age-appropriate plans of care through routine and patient-condition-specific delegated tasks.
Provide safe patient transport and assist with patient preparation and positioning.
Perform sanitation duties in accordance with unit policies and standards of care.
Assist the RN in maintaining an environment conducive to the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives with other health team members.
Practice Service Excellence Standards with all customer groups.