Transport Aide for Radiology Department PRN

Transports patients in an efficient, safe and timely manner.

Qualifications

• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and room for transportation of patient.
• Assists with the transfer of patients utilizing wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing, departments, clinic areas, and vehicles in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Transports patients utilizing wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing departments, clinic areas, and vehicles in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Transfers oxygen tanks from storage area to transport devices (wheelchairs, cart, and bed).
• Provides scheduled designated services for Radiology, Fast Track, Emergency Department, and other areas as directed.
• Never disconnects oxygen or monitoring equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of carts, wheelchairs, and work area with wipes provided.
• Attends CPR class annually for infants, children, and adults.
• Addresses problems which occur during the regular performance of duties with Director, Manager, and/or Nurses.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served (Neonatal 0-11 months, Pediatric 1-12 years, Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-64 years, Geriatric 80+ years).
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.
• Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age-specific needs of each patient.
• Maintains an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age-specific needs.
• Provides and gives professional, cooperative, and courteous service to patients, visitors, telephone callers, medical/dental staff, and fellow employees, while maintaining confidentiality of patient, employee, and hospital information at all times.
• Oxygen and monitoring equipment issues are to be addressed by the Nurses, never the transport staff.
• Performs proper tracking/logging in the directed computer systems and communicates pertinent patient information to technologists.
• Each employee has a fundamental responsibility to safeguard patients' rights and demonstrate respect for such patient needs as confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution, spiritual counseling, and communication.
• Attends in-services and other educational programs as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity must be within normal ranges.
• Must be able to position, lift, and move patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance on a regular and recurring basis.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

Working Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and perform under pressure.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and independent judgment.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10