Patient Transporter - FT - Day/Evenings (1200-2030)

About the role

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Centralized Transporter transports patients to and from all departments and monitors patients for comfort and safety. The Centralized Transporter also performs non-clinical clerical, maintenance, and patient-related tasks to assist in providing quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate.
• Exercises caution with regards to IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices.
• Transports specimens and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains constant awareness of isolation precautions and adheres to protective requirements.
• Observes standard precautions at all times.
• Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, mental and physical status at arrival and during transporting at facility (may include, but not limited to; arrival, stay, and discharge from facility).
• Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to attention of nurse, technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
• Brings patients’ charts and other essential papers/records with patients.
• Confirms orders and/or trip request and reviews patient status with unit staff prior to removing patient from unit.
• Relays critical information to staff upon entry or return to department.
• Performs patient-related clerical, maintenance, and non-clinical direct care activities including assisting, transporting, preparing, and observing patients.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other modes of transport, which may include portable oxygen, to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Cleans and reports or arranges routine repairs and maintenance on transportation equipment.
• Follows priorities as set per the transport tracking software or transport dispatcher, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of position after verification with department leadership.
• Performs essential functions and responsibilities of the role at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations, as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
• Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $17.21 - $22.37