Transporter I

Transporter I

Position Summary

Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments.

2. Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.

3. Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)

4. Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.

5. Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient’s wrist band before commencing a transport.

6. Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a “Red Tag” in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients, family members, physicians, nurses, aides and techs

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Adm. Director Med/Surg Nursing and Transport Team Leader

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Preferred:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Preferred:

Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).