Transporter DT
About the role
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient transportation to meet facility, patient, technical, and managerial needs.
- Performs transport services, to include selecting, stocking, labeling, mailing, and delivery of medical supplies, food products, and other material items needing transport services.
- Performs 12 Lead EKG and utilizes accurate lead placement, acquires artifact free tracings.
- Organizes assigned workload to meet facility needs.
- Complies with safety requirements and resolves problems relating to the delivery of patients, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists with pick-up and delivery needs for special functions relating to other departments.
- Assists in the retrieval and replenishment of medication from pharmacy as needed per nursing supervisor request.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement programs.
Qualifications
Minimum of High School or GED required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.