Transporter- Every Other Weekend

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher using safety measures appropriate for patient and vehicle.
• Uses proper body mechanics when transferring patient during ambulation and bed-chair transfers.
• Uses appropriate Safe Patient Handling equipment and devices, e.g., Hovermat and Hoverjack when needed.
• Transports patients for internal tests and transports discharged patients to exit.
• Communicates patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner.
• Sets up and uses communication resources such as the interdepartmental transport sheet to ascertain patient’s needs such as portable oxygen, isolation precautions, etc.
• Reports to transportation destination in a timely manner to pick-up patient.
• Maintains hallways, keeping clear of all unused equipment.
• Communicates with the Dispatcher or Supervisor when experiencing difficulty completing an assignment.
• Stays with patient until relieved by another healthcare provider.
• Accepts assignments and performs as a team member.
• Verifies patient ID, introduces self to patient and explains procedure to patient and family.
• Uses proper telephone etiquette.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Preferred)

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Safe patient handling techniques
• Time management and organization skills

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Department of Nursing and Organization Support

• Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
• Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
• Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.
• Adheres to the Department of Nursing Dress Code.

Departmental Support

• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain department in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives.
• Adheres to hospital based programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, customer service, etc.
• Attends staff meetings on a regular basis.