Patient Transporter

Under the direction of the /Supervisor, transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center and/or operates as patient transport dispatcher.  Also responsible for transporting patient equipment and various other patient related paraphernalia in a 24-hour operation, 7 days a week.  Incumbent will complete all tasks following departmental guidelines and University policies and procedures.  Work in unison with dispatchers, supervisors, and management to perform at a standard which is acceptable by the department of Patient Transportation Services. 

  Essential Duties:                 

D             Areas of Emphasis:                                                                                      Percentage of time spent (70%)

• Transport patients to various areas of the hospital via gurney, bed, crib or wheelchair.       

• Follows Department Standard Work for

• Patient Pick-Up

• Patient Return

• Patient Round-Trip

• Discharge

• Transport patients using a free-flow oxygen device such as a mask, cannula,          

  Aerosols and croquettes.

• Transport isolation patients, using appropriate attire for patient movement.                                   

• Assist a licensed nurse in connecting and disconnecting traction equipment.                    

• Assist a licensed nurse transport RN in transporting patients with I.V. pumps, telemetry, CPO, trachs.

• Assist a licensed nurse with the movement of I.V. pumps from a bed to a  wheelchair /gurney– with an I.V. pole.

• Provide appropriate age assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served 

• Deliver and pick-up specimens, blood, medical equipment, medical records,          

  Medications, and various other items from one area to another as required or assigned within the Center for Health Sciences (CHS).

• Work with patient escorts, nursing staff, physicians, patients, and other hospital personnel.

• Keep the department supervisor or manager abreast of problems encountered or unusual situations.

• Maintain Departmental equipment & retrieve unused equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys, 02 tanks, etc.) and return them to the Transport Department

   

   

               Adhere to Policies & Procedures:                                                           Percentage of time spent (25%)

• Report any equipment malfunctions to supervisors ASAP

• Display a professional attitude as well as a neat appearance at all times.                         

• Follows established department and hospital guidelines for attendance and tardiness. 

• Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures.  Remains current on patient safety to include electrical, mechanical, fire, safety and disaster procedures.

• Provides excellent customer service to patients, co-workers, physicians and other departments. 

• Assures that work environment is clean and in compliance with infection control and environmental health and safety standards. 

• Is a role model by maintaining a professional, neat appearance and adhering to the department dress code policy Displays hospital identification badge         

• Calls, keep dispatcher informed of status of calls 

• Check patient’s I.D. band & chart before transport

• Obtains necessary signatures prior to transport to ensure patient identity

• Performs patient transport duties as assigned

   

               Development:                                                                                       Percentage of time spent (3%)                       

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. Attends assigned staff development activities.

• Participates in cross training activities when necessary.

• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. 

• Attends meetings or seminars to remain current.

• Comply with the department’s expectations and standards

   

   

         Performance Improvement:                                                                      Percentage of time spent (3%)

• Participate in related performance improvement projects for the department and hospital.

• Attendances required hospital training and in-services.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months relevant work experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.                  
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.               
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.                                        
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction).  
• Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.                   
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.             
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a patient transporter