Patient Transporter

Primary City/State

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name

Wyoming Medical Center

Job Shift

Varied

Job Category

Clinical Support

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures.
• Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol.
• Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Affords assistance with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
• Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
• Responds to all job calls in a timely manner.
• May utilize computer system to track and update requests.
• Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
• May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
• May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is Required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift examples provided include: Days 6:00am-2:00pm, Evening 2:30pm-11:00pm.

Additional Information

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

Position Summary

This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.