Transporter Central Transportation MHB

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, morgue, and lobby for discharges
• Transfer patients from ICU and MRU
• Assist in expediting procedures by utilizing appropriate equipment
• Provide non-technical care to patients
• Maintain designated levels of equipment

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
• Entry level position; no previous practical experience required prior to hire
• Will be trained by the employer with a period of orientation and training
• Must demonstrate competency at end of orientation; additional training may be required if competency not reached

Skills & Abilities

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

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including 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, aural, and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition
• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities required