Patient Transporter Jobs

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES:

• Provides safe and efficient transport and escort of patients to and from treatment areas and operating rooms according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
• Communicates with patients in a clear and professional manner to ensure cooperation and alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Operates and troubleshoots diverse equipment necessary for job performance.
• Locates, obtains, and prepares wheelchairs and other transport equipment to departments upon request and as needed.

CLERICAL:

• Prepares and completes accurate, job related documentation, including maintaining a detailed log of transportation requests and assignments.
• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones and interacting with customers and patients on a daily basis.

SAFETY:

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after use.
• Promotes patient safety by maintaining appropriate safety measures (side rails, patient alignment, safety straps, wheelchair locks).
• Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions or patient injuries to the supervisor.

COMPLIANCE:

• Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service.
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of various patient transport policies, procedures and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying conditions.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements