Transporter

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter provides compassionate support while moving patients safely, comfortably, courteously, and efficiently throughout the Medical Center by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher. The role may also assist with office activities, patient discharge, and patient care. Transporters support patients of all ages and backgrounds, monitor for changes in condition, and report concerns to the appropriate caregiver. They maintain transport equipment and supplies, follow safety and isolation practices, document transport activities, and contribute to staff orientation and performance improvement. Physical presence onsite is essential; duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous patient care experience or healthcare student status preferred.
BLS required or must be achieved within the first 90 days of employment.
Basic computer skills.
Strong communication skills; friendly and courteous manner.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected within the normal range.
Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical presence onsite is essential.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous patient care experience or healthcare student status.

Responsibilities

Transport ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, and bed-bound patients to and from designated areas throughout the hospital in a timely and safe manner.
Follow safety guidelines and body mechanics when performing transport techniques.
Recognize changes in patients’ conditions and report them to the appropriate caregiver.
Provide safe transport for patients of all ages and sociological backgrounds, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Care for, clean, and maintain equipment used to transport patients.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Manage transport supplies, including oxygen cylinders and warm blankets, and use supplies economically.
Attend in-service programs and required training and education.
Use I Care principles for proper patient identification, correct exams, and improved patient communication and engagement.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities, including serving on teams, assisting with measures, and supporting and implementing improvements.
Maintain proper isolation techniques.
Monitor oxygen equipment storage and appropriate PSI for transport.
Use computers to accurately document transport activities.
Meet performance, patient and employee satisfaction, financial, and compliance standards outlined by DCH.
Adhere to DCH’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, and foster positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and colleagues.
Perform duties in a way that promotes safety and identify and address unsafe practices, risks, and hazards affecting patients, visitors, and employees.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.