Transporter WMCG

Wellstar Health System

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About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Job Summary: Facilitates the safest and most efficient movements of patients and their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software on a daily basis to track all moves of patients and assigned equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer service related field.
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system

Nice To Haves

• Accredited Program Health Science-Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as directed by licensed personnel.
• Indirectly supports patient care by transporting medication, blood products and specimens as directed by licensed personnel.
• Maintains patient and employee safety throughout transports.
• Effectively communicates with nursing staff related to transport tasks.
• Effectively communicates with patients/families.
• Assists nursing staff with maintaining environment and monitoring supply expiration dates.
• Ensures the proper handling of patient equipment and supplies, including the handling of oxygen for patients that require such service.
• Maintains the cleanliness of patient transport equipment.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients to their mode of transport.
• Informs the nursing unit/procedure area of the patient's arrival and departure.
• Maintains knowledge and competency in the use of the computer transport system.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees