Transporter Jobs

He/she is responsible for transporting patients to and from designated areas. Assists imaging services staff in patient care.

• Transports patients with safety and care to and from Imaging department; following guidelines for safety and identification.
• Takes responsibility for care, cleaning and maintenance of all transport equipment used in the transport of patients.
• Transports ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher and bed-bound patients to and from designated areas.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Takes responsibility for supplies used in the transport of patients; i.e. O2 cylinders, warm blankets, etc.
• Is able to provide for the transport needs of patients of all ages; to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

DCH Standards

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Responds timely to all forms of communication.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be efficient in the use of all office equipment, computer and keyboard operations and related material essential to good patient care and reports any problems when necessary.
• High school graduate or equivalent with good perception of order and minute details; self-motivated with the ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Strong communication, detail oriented, critical thinking, problem solving and customer service skills are essential; quick learner, works at fast pace, expeditious, friendly and courteous to staff and physicians.

WORK CONTEXT

• Electronic mail
• Freedom to Make Decisions
• Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
• Spend Time Standing
• Wear Radiation Protection
• Structural Job Characteristics
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
• Frequency of Decision Making
• Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping or Crawling
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
• Telephone
• Physical Proximity
• Face-to-Face Discussions
• Awkward Positions
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools or Controls
• Contact with others
• Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
• Exposed to Radiation
• Work With Work Group or Team
• Spend Time Walking or Running
• Frequency of Conflict Situations
• Physical Work Conditions
• Consequence of Error
• Exposed to Disease or Infections

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Work Styles
• Social Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
• Achievement
• Analytical Thinking
• Extent Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Static Strength
• Physical Abilities
• Relationships
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Independence
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Cooperation
• Independence
• Integrity
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Dependability
• Self-Control
• Concern for Others
• Gross Body Coordination
• Work Values
• Physical presence onsite is essential.
• Working Conditions
• Stamina
• Dynamic Flexibility
• Trunk Strength