Patient Transporter

6 days ago

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Transporter to join our team at The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates. As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and ambulation.

Responsibilities
  • Assess patient's ability to transfer to mode of transportation
  • Refer patients perceived to be incapable of transferring without assistance to nurse
  • Review handoff report for essential information to care for patient during transport
  • Transport patients in a timely manner according to department guidelines
  • Assist patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with technical staff and nursing assistance as needed
  • Transport assignments are dispatched electronically
Observations and Safety Precautions
  • Maintain safety standards and use proper body mechanics while assisting patients in transfer to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, and ambulating
  • Follow patient identification policy during each transport
  • Safety precautions, i.e. side rails are always in place during transportation
  • Assist with patient care activities such as positioning, lifting, and turning patients, restraining combative patients, assisting patients out of bed during transport process
  • Properly handle oxygen tanks, infusion pumps, IV's and other medical equipment
  • Utilize universal precautions at all times when transport or handling patients
  • All patient information is held in confidence at all times
  • Use and maintain equipment according to vendor protocol and departmental standards
  • Perform related duties based on departmental needs
Unit Responsibility/Accountability
  • Serve as a positive role model - maintain a positive attitude
  • Participate in unit governance activities
  • Respond to scheduling responsibilities with timeliness
  • Utilize the time and attendance system appropriately
  • Contribute to unit performance improvement activities
  • Participate in Peer Evaluation process
  • In-services and unit meetings are attended
  • Maintain the integrity of unit equipment. Clean all equipment after each use
  • Complete all unit assignments as assigned
  • Assist visitors to designated areas as needed
  • Perform other duties as required or directed
Patient Contact
  • Associate transports newborn, infant, adult, adolescent and geriatric patients via wheelchair, beds, or stretcher to departments/units
  • Evidence exists that the employee has obtained age-specific education and training
Maintaining a Clutter-Free Environment
  • Assigned specific areas to monitor by lead transporter
  • Expected to clear unwanted equipment such as wheelchairs, O2 tanks, stretchers, and beds
Required In-Services
  • Demonstrate proficiency in CPR
  • Complete yearly education/competency review per department guidelines
Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
High School Graduate or GED

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1 year of customer service experience preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
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