Transporter - Part Time

Trinity Health•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Transporter, you will be responsible for maintaining patient safety during transport to and from ancillary areas, as well as upon return to the unit. This role requires careful positioning of patients, considering their individual needs such as impairment, skin conditions, pain, size, and age. The Transporter must be able to perform CPR and emergency measures, follow patient safety alerts (especially fall precautions), and properly apply brakes on wheelchairs and stretchers. A critical part of the role is completing a hand-off communication with every transport, including alerting receiving staff of the patient's arrival. Assistance should be obtained when needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
BCLS Certification required
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-directed, organized and able to work independently
Prior inpatient hospital experience required

Nice To Haves

Pursuing higher education in healthcare preferred
Prior Hospital Transport experience desired

Responsibilities

Maintain Patient Safety in Preparation For Transport To Ancillary Areas As Well As Upon Return To Unit
Position patients properly taking into account patient impairment, skin conditions, pain, size, age, etc.
Able to perform CPR and emergency measures
Follow any patient safety alerts, especially fall precautions
Apply brakes on wheelchair and stretchers whenever assisting transfer or leaving patient
Never leave patient alone on stretcher with side rails down.
Move wheelchair footrests and legs away before patient stands
Properly complete a hand off communication with every transport (“ticket to ride”/passport), including alerting receiving staff of patient’s arrival
Obtain assistance when needed

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
mental health
paid time off
403B
education assistance
voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others)
flexible schedules
Free onsite parking