Transporter, Night Shift

Patient Transports

• Identifies patient verbally and/or by wristband.
• Signed patient in/out on floor log sheet.
• Transports patient to correct department.
• Provides assistance to the Transport RN as needed.
• Knows how to handle oneself in an emergency situation.
• Transports patients to morgue with respect.
• Uses safety measures/standards when transporting a patient with oxygen.

Transport Equipment

• Ensures equipment is returned to proper storage area.
• Identifies, removes from service, tags, and reports any malfunctions with equipment.

Supply Delivery and Pick-up

• Specimens are picked up in the proper container, following the standards and policies of the hospital.
• Runs are completed in the time frame allotted.
• Blood Bank products are delivered to the appropriate person, obtaining initials upon delivery.
• Central Sterile supplies are delivered and returned to the correct unit.
• Dirty supplies are returned to central using infection control standards.
• All other non-patient supplies and paperwork delivered in the appropriate manner.

Work Experience Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Current CPR certification required or obtained prior to providing direct patient care.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking 80% of the time with frequent stooping and bending.
• Requires pushing, pulling and maneuvering stretchers and wheelchairs weighing in excess of 100 lbs. 80% of the time in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.
• Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing in excess of 30 lbs.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with patients, medical center staff, physicians and other customers.
• Requires visual acuity for reading patient logs, identification bracelets, etc.
• Ability to hear spectra link phone to receive transport request.