Patient Transport Tech - Full Time

About the role

The Patient Transport Tech I transports patients with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to and from nursing units in support of direct patient care. Responds to and assists with medical emergencies and Telemetry messages from cardiac monitoring devices in order to notify clinicians or technologists appropriately. Transports cardiac patients and reacts to radiology/non-radiology treatment/procedural areas, and cardiac units. Delivers specimens, medications and medical equipment throughout the organization. Provides assistance by managing patient flow to the Emergency Department and Bed Management to prevent and relieve diversions and high census. Ensures patient safety utilizing Behavior Expectation for Error Prevention (BEEP) tools. Works collaboratively with fellow team members to provide a safe, caring, respectful and comfortable experience for all. Assists with emergency medical responses.

Responsibilities

• Uses critical-thinking skills to recognize changes in a patient’s baseline status before and during transport, which may include medical emergencies.
• Recognizes changes in a patient’s baseline status before transporting.
• Interacts effectively with nursing units, physicians, technologists and patients.
• Documents specimen and medical equipment inventories.
• Efficiently utilizes Tele Tracking XT, Cerner, Epic, MX-40, bed exit alarm, Power chart, Orchestrate, Vocera and iPhone for direct patient care.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies.

Requirements

• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire: CPR preferred, National Association of Healthcare Transport Management (NAHTM) Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT) preferred.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment: CPR certification required within 30 days of hire date, National Association of Healthcare Transport Management (NAHTM) Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT) preferred.
• Experience REQUIRED: Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc. Previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or in customer service Previous experience in intense and high-stress clinical environments and/or situations.

Qualifications

• Education/training REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Post High School courses from an accredited program, in an allied health or healthcare-related field.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours and during inclement weather to ensure patient flow and throughput.