PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Job TitleResponsible for transporting patients and miscellaneous supplies throughout the hospital. Equipment is to be kept clean and maintained.Education Minimum: Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalentRegistration/Certification/Licensure: Act 33/73 clearances Preferred: Friends & Family CPRExperience Minimum: On the job training will be provided. Preferred: Some experience working with patients and transport.Other Requirements: Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Responsible to safely transport a single patient labeled oral contrast to appropriate nursing units.Status: Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material Handling Standing *- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANTWalking *- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANTSitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending *- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting * - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/ASquatting * - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal * - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping *- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANTFinger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENTSeeing *- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use * - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person FREQUENT - 20# - 50# OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person FREQUENT- 20# - 50# OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#Lift * - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift *- Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift *- Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone * - OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters - OCCASIONALConstant interruptions - FREQUENTWorking with hands in water - OCCASIONALUse of power tools - N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/AExposure to vibration - OCCASIONALExposure to dust - OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) - FREQUENTExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing * - OCCASIONALExposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/AExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/AWorking with bloodborne pathogens *- OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandSedentary to Light - OCCASIONAL Medium - CONSTANT Heavy to Very Heavy - N/AEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.