Transporter PT Days

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and materials throughout all hospital areas.
• Maintains transport equipment and supplies.
• Complies with regulations, safety and patient care protocols.
• Ensures that all customer service standards and quality standards are met for communication with patients, staff and public.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or chair and non-patient moves to and from designated areas or departments.
• Complies with all safety protocols when transporting patients and materials.
• Uses proper body mechanics.
• Ensures patient safety when transferring a patient to and from multiple surfaces and/or devices.
• Operates company issued mobile devices. May include dispatch role.
• Maintains accurate documentation and completes accurate handoff with clinical staff.
• Communicates appropriately with patient and other members of care team. Introduces him or herself, verifies patient identity and informs the patient of their destination.
• Must follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct and demonstrate ICARE values at all times.
• Complies with established PPE guidelines and proper handling of patient.
• Maintains wheelchairs and stretchers appropriately.
• Sanitizes equipment following established protocols.
• Immediately reports any equipment malfunctions and removes the items from service.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record system(s) consistently for safe and efficient transport of patients.

Education & Experience

• Coursework Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months work experience in healthcare and customer service.

License & Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Certification.