TRANSPORTER
About The Position
This role is responsible for the safe and comfortable transportation of patients, ensuring their privacy is maintained throughout the process. The transporter will utilize wheelchairs and stretchers, adhering to strict identification protocols before any transport. A key performance indicator is completing in-patient transports within 20 minutes, with clear communication regarding any delays. Beyond patient transport, the role involves moving necessary items such as documents and equipment between departments, stocking linen and fluids in warming cabinets, and assisting radiology staff. Additionally, the transporter will play a role in informing patient families and friends about the patient's disposition.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Insures the comfort of the patient and maintains patient privacy while transporting
- Transports safely using wheelchairs and stretchers
- Checks two forms of patient identification prior to transporting
- Completes an In-Patient transport within 20 minutes - Leave to Return and communicates delays back to department
- Transports any other required items; documents, equipment, specimens etc. to proper department.
- Stocks linen and fluid in warming cabinets, documents temperature and labels solutions for expiration.
- Assists radiology staff in all areas of perioperative services
- Assists in informing patient family/friends of patient's disposition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
