TRANSPORTER II - PT TRANSPORT

Patient Transporter IIThe Patient Transporter II is responsible for transporting monitored non-critical patients to and from floors to any location for diagnostic testing etc. to alleviate the need for nurses to fulfill the policy requirement cardiac trained personnel to accompany monitored patients to maintain consistent standard of care.The Patient Transport Technician must:Be a high school graduate or equivalentHave the ability to communicate effectivelyWork effectively with co-workersMove patients in beds or chairs effectively.Attend and pass competency in critical care EKG coursePosition duties and responsibilities:Transport patients for scheduled appointments.Transport patients from floor to floor.Transport patients for unscheduled appointments.ER/Radiology transportsWill be trained in cardiac monitoringAttend and pass competency in critical care EKG course and refresher courses on an annual basis.Able to communicate effectively and can read, write and follow oral and written instructions.Willing to work rapidly and accurately to meet patient needs.Maintain CPR certification.Observes Aultman Hospital dress code and wears identification badge.Complies with hospital attendance standards.Physical requirements:Standing: ConstantlyWalking: OccasionallyLifting (70 pounds): OccasionallyCarrying (70 pounds): OccasionallyPushing (70 pounds): Not essential job requirementClimbing with (70 pounds): OccasionallyStooping/Bending: OccasionallyTwisting/Turning: OccasionallyKneeling/Squatting: OccasionallyCrawling: OccasionallyReaching Up/Reaching Forward: Occasionally