Patient Transporter (NIGHTS)

About the Role

The Patient Transporter is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the quality of patient care within Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties.
• Show courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in line with the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments.
• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
• Confirm patient identification prior to transport by verbal confirmation and identification band on inpatients.
• Be competent and knowledgeable regarding the needs and concerns of individuals in various age groups (pediatrics to geriatrics).
• Document and alert the Radiology Supervisor/Director and/or Lead of the malfunction of various types of medical equipment used in the performance of job duties.
• Make recommendations to the Transport Lead/Radiology Manager/Director regarding additional transport, IV poles, and oxygen equipment needed.
• Provide recommendations to nursing staff on proper transport modes for patients.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate code procedures and CPR if necessary.
• Ensure proper handling of patient's IV and other medical devices during transport.
• Notify nursing units when leaving and returning with patients and utilize "ticket to ride."
• Assist in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and radiographic tables, utilizing safety procedures and correct body mechanics.
• Clean and initiate repairs as necessary on all transport equipment.
• Fill oxygen tanks as needed and check oxygen regulators for proper operations prior to use.
• Utilize proper isolation techniques according to Hospital policy.
• Assist patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, and radiology equipment, including CT/MRI scanners.
• Review patient's "ticket to ride" and verify physician’s orders prior to patient transport to the department.
• Attend in-services, hospital-wide orientations, and other meetings as required.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisor.
• Rotate call as needed.
• Present self in a positive manner, as reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
• May be cross-trained as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Radiology Supervisor, though may also be assigned work from the Radiologist or PCT Lead.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: N/A.
• Experience: Previous experience as a transporter preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be BLS certified within 30 days of hire.