TRANSPORTER

Hudson Regional Hospital • Bayonne, NJ

2d

About The Position

Duties:

DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY TO PREFORM TRANSPORTATION DUTIES REQUIRED BY THE HOSPITAL WHICH INCLUDE:
    Ensures the comfort of the patient while transporting
    Transports using wheelchairs and stretchers
    Checks two forms of patient identification prior to transporting
    Completes an In-Patient transport within 20 minutes - Leave to Return TAT
    Communicates any delays back to department
    When delay is encountered, calls dept. for new assignment
    Transports any other required items; documents, equipment, etc.
    In times of high activity, helps out in any other area as needed
    Assists nursing staff removing patient from bed when necessary
    Maintains patient privacy when transporting
    Engages patient in conversation during the transport
    Makes equipment rounds and transports equipment back to central supply, PACU or any other area of the hospital as directed.
    Picks up medication s from pharmacy as directed and brings to appropriate floor

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalency
6 months to 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS - AHA approved

Varied Schedule
48 hours per pay period
8 shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 6 months to 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• BLS - AHA approved

Responsibilities

• Ensures the comfort of the patient while transporting
• Transports using wheelchairs and stretchers
• Checks two forms of patient identification prior to transporting
• Completes an In-Patient transport within 20 minutes - Leave to Return TAT
• Communicates any delays back to department
• When delay is encountered, calls dept. for new assignment
• Transports any other required items; documents, equipment, etc.
• In times of high activity, helps out in any other area as needed
• Assists nursing staff removing patient from bed when necessary
• Maintains patient privacy when transporting
• Engages patient in conversation during the transport
• Makes equipment rounds and transports equipment back to central supply, PACU or any other area of the hospital as directed.
• Picks up medication s from pharmacy as directed and brings to appropriate floor

What This Job Offers

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