Transporter - Patient Transportation

Major Job Functions

• Transport patients with appropriate and approved devices safely and in a timely manner
• Observe patients for any changes in condition and report these promptly to shift supervisor and appropriate nursing staff
• Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IV’s and other patient equipment
• Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients
• Utilize proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients during transport
• Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate steps to repair equipment for safe use
• Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred
• Ability to meet and maintain requirements of a healthcare transporter
• Ability to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices
• Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
• Ability to display exemplary customer service skills
• Good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately
• Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
• Ability to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including postmortem transport
• Ability to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients
• Ability to assume awkward positions
• Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center and detached buildings as necessary
• May require moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
• Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association