Patient Transporter

Job TitleAssists the health care team in implementing the plan of care.Duties and Responsibilities:Assists with preparation for patient's discharge (e.g., check belongings, get wheelchair & escort patient out).Seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources and recognizes the need for emergency intervention. Promotes learning for colleagues and self, functions as a preceptor.Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e., appropriate reporting of errors/incidents).Identifies ethical issues and reports them to the RN.Reports in a timely manner to the primary RN the patient's complaint of pain.Transports patients to & from different areas of hospital safely and efficiently.Assists the staff in transferring patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.Maintains and restocks supplies & equipment (e.g., gloves, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and precaution carts.Reports malfunctioning equipment.Supports hourly rounding in the department.Incorporates the 4Ps during rounding - Pain, Potty, Positioning, Personal Possessions.Assists in maintaining an orderly, clutter-free and clean environment.Adheres to Infection Control policies.Deliver and pick up supplies, meds, labs, etc. to and from other departmentsEducation and Related Experience:Required:American Red Cross BLS certification required. Certification training will be provided during orientation if not already achieved.Preferred:HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.