Patient Transporter - FT - Nights (7pm - 7:30am)

About the Role

The Centralized Transporter transports patients to and from all departments and monitors patients for comfort and safety. The role also includes performing 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.

Requirements

• 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 per hour.