Patient Transporter

Job DescriptionThe Patient Transporter promptly and safely transports patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units according to established policies, procedures, and time schedules.This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, enhancing patient throughput and operational efficiency, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. This position:Understands and follows all policies and procedures. Determines patient identifiers, destination, mode of travel, time, and other relevant information. Directs or escorts incoming patients from the admitting office or reception area to designated locations and assists patients, whether ambulatory or non-ambulatory. Transports patients or deceased individuals, alone or with assistance, using beds, stretchers, gurneys, wheelchairs, or other equipment as needed. Helps maintain a safe working environment for all patients, visitors, and employees, promptly reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries to a supervisor. Participates in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard assessments, and applies all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements to assigned work. Performs all duties in accordance with established safety procedures, regulations and policy, attends designated training programs, and carries out other responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required.License/Certification: American Heart Association BLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.Experience: Minimum six months' experience preferred, within hospital patient care services. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.Performance ExpectationsDemonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Presents self in a highly professional manner, demonstrating honesty and strong ethical standards. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with coworkers and other departments with professionalism and respect. Builds and sustains professional relationships with coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives. Provides clear directions and responds appropriately to employees while utilizing all relevant electronic and communication devices. Possesses knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to assigned work. Possesses willingness to be open to learning and growing.Work EnvironmentPotential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking approximately 75% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patientsReporting RelationshipThis position reports to the Environmental Services Leadership.The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.