Transporter

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Transport patients between departments and to and from patient care areas via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, and other transport equipment.
• Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency, meeting time and delivery goals.
• Ensures patient safety by following established procedures and using only approved equipment.
• Works closely with hospital staff and openly communicates and problem-solves to ensure client and patient needs are met.
• Handle medical equipment safely, including IV pumps/poles, oxygen tanks, PCA pumps, chest tubes, catheters, and traction while transporting patients.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with patients.
• Ensures timely response to all patient and patient-related transportation requests and utilizes appropriate transport dispatching system in accordance with established guidelines.
• Reports faulty equipment to the supervisor for repair right away.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC.
• Actively participates in orientation and training activities.
• Courteously answers phone calls and takes accurate messages.
• Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook and established by the Hospital and Department.
• Perform duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction.
• Contributes to cohesive group relationships; uses open communication to identify and resolve problems in and between departments.
• Make suggestions for improvement to procedures or innovations to enhance patient service.
• Participate in inter and intra departmental performance improvement teams as directed.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory laws.
• Inspire trust and exhibit honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service while interacting with patients, guests, and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to use the following equipment correctly: Wheelchair, stretcher, tilt table, IV poles, oxygen tanks, and carts.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose appropriate course action.
• Ability to adjust to peaks in workload; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to complete all assignments in a designated time frame.
• Ability to demonstrate responsibility for professional development.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.