Transporter WMCG

Wellstar Health System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safest and most efficient movements of patients and their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software on a daily basis to track all moves of patients and assigned equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer service related field.
Excellent people skills
Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system

Nice To Haves

Accredited Program Health Science-Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as directed by licensed personnel.
Indirectly supports patient care by transporting medication, blood products and specimens as directed by licensed personnel.
Maintains patient and employee safety throughout transports.
Effectively communicates with nursing staff related to transport tasks.
Effectively communicates with patients/families.
Assists nursing staff with maintaining environment and monitoring supply expiration dates.
Ensures the proper handling of patient equipment and supplies, including the handling of oxygen for patients that require such service.
Maintains the cleanliness of patient transport equipment.
Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients to their mode of transport.
Informs the nursing unit/procedure area of the patient's arrival and departure.
Maintains knowledge and competency in the use of the computer transport system.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.