Patient Transporter Jobs

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Job Summary

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Accountabilities

• Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.
• Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactory.
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment. Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
• Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

N/A

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107253 Patient Transportation

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