Transporter PRN

About the role

The transporter will utilize various types of equipment to transport patients and/or items to pre-determined destinations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification and verifying with nursing staff.
• Transports patients, charts, specimens and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner 100% of the time.
• Provides emergency patient assistance as needed.
• Reports to nursing and notifies nursing staff of patient being transported and destination.
• Verifies the mode of transportation.
• Obtains patient chart, necessary paperwork, required linens and/or equipment.
• Initiates or assists in transfer process of patients from bed to mode of transportation.
• Requests and obtains instruction/assistance from nursing staff for patients that require isolation techniques, two-person lifts, bedpan/restroom assistance or that have support devices requiring special handling.
• Returns patient to bed using proper transfer techniques 100% of the time to avoid injury to patient and/or self.
• Notifies dispatcher of completion of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• If a delay or problem occurs in transporting a patient, transporter informs dispatcher immediately and proceeds according to instruction issued.
• Returns equipment promptly to proper location after use, using proper infection control procedures.
• Notifies supervisor when equipment is deficient.
• Willingly wears radio equipment.
• Communicates professionally and according to department guidelines while utilizing radio equipment.
• Maintains radio equipment by returning it daily in good condition.
• Transport efficiency @ 15 minutes per transport or less.
• Transport percentage of transports within standard 98% or better.

Qualifications

• A High School Graduate / GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Skills

• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and departmental procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients and equipment.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)