Patient Transporter, N7/N8 - 40hrs, Days

Job Description

Transports patients, charts, specimens, equipment and supplies appropriate to the Transport Department responsibilities are efficiently transported throughout the hospital complex.

• Performs routine patient transport between nursing units, diagnostic areas, doctors' suites, morgue, and other areas of the hospital
• Performs transport of blood and other specimens on both a Stat and routine basis.
• Delivers patient equipment, various supply items, and audiovisual equipment, and exchanges various gas tanks and other items as needed.
• Receives direction from Transport Supervisor, Dispatcher, or designee.
• Ensure all equipment: stretchers, and wheelchairs are properly stored after each use.
• Ensures all linen is removed and 02 bottles are secured after each use.
• Ensures that all stretcher pads and wheelchairs are disinfected before and after a patient who is on precautions.
• Follows established protocols and procedures in the identification of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to read, understand English, and have basic arithmetic skills normally acquired through the completion of high school or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of routine heavy lifting, pushing, bending, carrying, and walking constantly.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Exposure to various environmental conditions due to extensive travel throughout the hospital.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, safety problems, and other health care hazards.
• Normal patient care environment.

Pay Range

$17.00 – $22.88

Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00a to 3:30p