Transporter (PRN)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, transports patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Patient Escort Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Adheres to LCMH policies to properly identify patients using 2 patient identifiers. Adheres to hand off communication policy. Maintains patient safety by correctly securing patients on transfer device. Utilizes proper body mechanics when transporting patients. Knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and utilizes safest and most expedient route for patients delivery. Maintains direct communication with the patient while transporting to ensure patient comfort and security. Prioritizes transport requests. Assists in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred CPR certified Basic computer skills. Effective communication skills, solid team player and a commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting. The work environment may be physically confining. Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities. Must have normal hearing. Ability to do shift work as required on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CPR certified
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Solid team player
• Commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism
• Ability to do shift work as required on weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Must have normal hearing
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested.
• Adheres to LCMH policies to properly identify patients using 2 patient identifiers.
• Adheres to hand off communication policy.
• Maintains patient safety by correctly securing patients on transfer device.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when transporting patients.
• Knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and utilizes safest and most expedient route for patients delivery.
• Maintains direct communication with the patient while transporting to ensure patient comfort and security.
• Prioritizes transport requests.
• Assists in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees