Clinical Transporter - Part Time

Patient Transporter

Moves/transports patients of various weights, ages, and sizes to and from beds and ambulatory devices; to and from various treatment areas, using acceptable body mechanics while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Interacts with patients from toddlers to geriatric, with all types of illnesses. Secures, returns and maintains designated supplies and equipment. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. This individual can also act in a sitter role providing direct observation of patients to ensure the safety of the patient and/or other patients, team members and family.

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm with every other weekend

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current patient transport practice. Transports patients according to priority, adapting to changing priority where necessary.
• Verifies correct patient identification using approved hospital patient identifiers. Ensures the patient and the patient's medical record are taken/returned to the proper location.
• Utilizes transport tracking software correctly, accurately, and in a timely manner to assure system data reflects work processes appropriately.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control standards and techniques in all aspects of work and with handling supplies. Cleans stretchers and wheel chairs between use by following hospital and regulatory guidelines i.e. proper storage of beds, stretchers and other equipment.
• Performs patient transfers effectively, moves patients expeditiously and maintains departmental expectations for average transport times.
• Ensures appropriate linen is in place to care for patients. Uses linen to cover the chair, stretchers and pillows. Covers patient with appropriate sheet/blanket to ensure modesty, warmth and privacy.
• Assists with patient lifts and transfers. Brings lift devices, when requested.

Education & Training: High school diploma or GED. Knowledge of proper body mechanics.

Work Orientation & Experience: Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to: effectively convey verbal and written information; follow directions; organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; respond to emergency situations appropriately; effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; maintain patient confidentiality.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $21.39