Patient Transporter

Job Summary:

Works under the general direction of Director and in cooperation with clinical staff throughout the hospital. The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations.

Primary Duties:

1. Transports patients and their personal records to and from nursing unites, clinical ancillary, and support department areas throughout the hospital using wheelchairs and stretchers. Ensures each patient is transported in a safe and dignified manner in accordance with hospital policy.
2. Follows pick-up processes applicable in each ancillary area serviced. Accurately enters transport activities data and completes the manual.
3. Notifies nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification using the 2 patient identifiers, verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions through proper hand-off procedures.
4. Retrieves and delivers specimens and cultures from nursing units or procedure areas to various clinical areas throughout the hospital.
5. Cleans, sanitizes, and accounts for transportation equipment. Ensures all equipment is in operating condition. This may require operator maintenance. Stores equipment in designated areas.
6. Assists nursing personnel in bedding patient or moving patient from the bed into a wheelchair, or onto stretcher. Consults with nursing.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required. 1-2 years' work experience with public preferred. Experience in a hospital/clinic setting preferred. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

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