JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Transporter 2 transports patients, patients belongings, medical records, hospital equipment and specimens safely, and in a nice, courteous, and timely way via wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and carts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
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Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, charts, blood specimens and equipment to various areas.
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Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
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Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other encumbrances.
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Provides emergency help to patients who become ill during transport process until proper staff can be notified and help arrives.
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Verifies the proper patient identity by visually checking patient identification or verifying with nursing staff.
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When transporting a cardiac-monitored patient, RN will accompany patient unless patient meets criteria for nurse guided removal of Cardiac monitoring for Inpatient Transport. stays with patient unless a licensed nurse takes over monitoring; watches for changes in patterns; and calls for help when needed.
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Dispatches transporters to appropriate duties as needed.
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Coordinates staffing of the department to help the manager.
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Champions overall safety in the department. Reports possible safety issues and recommends appropriate changes. Complies with OSHA, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
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Dresses in designated uniform and adheres to proper hygiene when reporting to work and performing job duties.
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Transports bodies to the morgue and ensures that proper documentation is completed.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
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Ability to use appropriate communication equipment, operate wheelchairs, hospital beds and stretchers.
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Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
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Able to give consistent excellent customer service with empathy, patience and confidence.
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Able to know about the customer’s point of view and take ownership of creating a solution to their issues.
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Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
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General computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
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Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
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401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
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Tuition Reimbursement
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PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 Days of Hire or transfer.