Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - Per Diem 8 hours Days (7:00AM to 3:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to personnel with transfers, turning, and positioning of patients.
• Takes charge of personal professional growth and practice.
• Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages promptly.
• Disassembles and returns traction equipment to designated storage areas.
• Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs, and other essential equipment within the hospital.
• Maintains and organizes bed storage areas.
• Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utility rooms clear of equipment and clutter.
• Obtains and sets up traction equipment.
• Pick up blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.
• Pick up and deliver specimens to the lab.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RN.
• Transfers patients to the radiology department within a timely manner upon receiving a Code Stroke alert.
• Responds to emergency codes.
• Participates in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, and interdepartmental quality control.
• Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Transports patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; assists with the setup of the viewing room.
• Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum (Required): Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required.
• Testing: Testing required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum (Required): Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital.
• Licenses and Certifications: Minimum (Required): Basic Life Support preferred.

Position Summary

The Patient Transporter, under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. This role also involves maintaining and organizing bed storage areas, assembling/disassembling traction equipment, responding to code situations, and applying good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. The role also demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards, and invests in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.