Transporter, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, 3p-11:30p

UofL Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation to patients throughout the medical complex. The employee will receive training and must demonstrate competency in moving of patients, including neonatal, pediatric (birth - 11 years), adolescents (12 - 17 years), adults (18 - 65 years), and geriatric (66 years and older). The Transporter must be knowledgeable of department/hospital policies and procedures. They will guide their own professional growth and continuing education.

Requirements

Must demonstrate competency in moving of patients, including neonatal, pediatric (birth - 11 years), adolescents (12 - 17 years), adults (18 - 65 years), and geriatric (66 years and older)
Must be knowledgeable of department/hospital policies and procedures
Ability to guide their own professional growth and continuing education

Responsibilities

Ensures proper identification of patients prior to transport
Maintains positive and professional relationships with patients
Assists and transports patients effectively via wheelchair, bed, and stretcher
Follows established standards to transport isolation patients, when applicable
Provides physical support to patients when ambulating
Handles medical equipment safely while transporting
Follows safety precautions and infection control techniques
Performs clerical duties related to the acceptance of tasks and proper functioning of the department, including answering phones/voice mail, reporting and documentation on office log, run slips, and various sign-out logs
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned