Transporter- Every Other Weekend Evenings

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.
• 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 patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner.
• Sets up and uses appropriate Safe Patient Handling equipment and devices, e.g. Hovermat and Hoverjack when needed.
• Verifies patient ID, introduces self to patient and explains procedure to patient and family.
• Uses proper telephone etiquette.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Preferred)