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

Responsibilities

• Assists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.
• Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner.
• Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper 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 utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.
• Obtains and sets up traction equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.
• Picks up and delivers specimens to lab.
• Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RN.
• Responds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner.
• Responds to Emergency Codes.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control.
• Performance improvement and quality planning activities.
• Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; assists with setup of the viewing room.
• Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.
• Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.

Requirements

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

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $25.44.

Schedule

8‑hour day shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.