Transporter Central Transportation MHB

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, morgue, to lobby for discharges as well as other locations within the hospital.
• Transfer patients from ICU and MRU.
• In conjunction with Clinical staff and Patient Care staff, assists in expediting procedures by utilizing appropriate equipment to transport and provide non-technical care to patients and maintain designated levels of equipment.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• No previous practical experience required prior to hire.
• Training provided by the employer once employed.
• Orientation and training to specific duties and responsibilities required.
• Employees must demonstrate competency in performing job tasks.
• If competency is not reached, additional training may be required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Good general health necessary to stand and walk most of the day.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to use a telephone.
• Able to take direction from a manager or supervisor or designee.
• Able to work closely with people, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking.
• Able to operate a pager or other communication device.
• Able to tell time and follow a time-based schedule to perform job tasks.
• Able to demonstrate core values of the Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital.
• Able to communicate appropriately with peers, supervisors, and physicians.
• Able to demonstrate a supportive team spirit.
• Able to deal appropriately with stressful/adverse situations and/or patients.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrement, etc.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases.
• Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings.
• Activity includes lifting, stooping, constant walking.
• Finger and hand dexterity and visual and aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition.
• The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required.