PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Patient TransporterHospital-wide, as a member of a Transport Team, provides timely individual patient transport via wheelchair or cart, primarily for designated inpatients and occasional outpatients, transporting patients for designated testing, therapy, treatment, pre or post-operative care or admission/discharge. Shift assignment of patient transporter employees is pre-set by the Patient Transporter Supervisor, who also performs dispatching duties throughout the day-shift (peak transport times) via cell phone to each TEAM patient transporter. Responsible to coordinate patient transport with assigned charge nurse (inpatient) or technician and then safely and efficiently transport the patient, IV equipment, monitoring equipment, the medical record and oxygen equipment as required with any assigned transport. In addition, job assignments may include stock maintenance/distribution of oxygen tanks and regulators to assigned departments in the hospital.Essential Job FunctionsIntroduces self to patient and explains transport plan and destination.Provides for appropriate mode of transportation considering the patient's condition, comfort, and any safety factors.Transfers patient to/from cart, wheelchair, or other transport vehicle according to procedure and is knowledgeable and effectively operates transport equipment.Identifies patient prior to transport.Completes tasks as assigned through capacity management.Determines patient code status prior to transport.Uses appropriate isolation techniques and complies with universal precautions.Stores and cleans transport equipment appropriately throughout the day.Assists in coordinating patient trips.Other duties as assigned.Specialty FunctionsCommunication with patients/family/department coworkers/ancillary departments and supervisors essential for the function of successful performance of this job.Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge.Safely transports assigned equipment or specimens, as necessary and time allows, with patient transport being the hospital priority.Provides in-house direction and customer service support for organizational excellence.Required QualificationsMust be 18 years of age.Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipmentPreferred QualificationsPrior experience working with patients.License, Certification & ClearancesBasic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program RequiredAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.LEANActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values.AAP/EEOExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - NeverExtreme Heat - xExtreme Cold - xHeights - xConfined Spaces - xExtreme Noise(>85dB) - xMechanical Hazards - xUse of Vibrating Tools - xOperates Vehicle (company) - xOperates Heavy Equipment - xUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x - xRotates All Shifts - x - x8 Hours Shifts - x - x10-12 Hours Shifts - x - xOn-Call - xOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - x - xTravel Between Sites - xDirect Patient Care - x - xRespirator Protective Equipment - x - xEye Protection - xHead Protection (hard hat) - xHearing Protection - xHand Protection - x - xFeet, Toe Protection - xBody Protection - x - xLatex Exposure - x - xSolvent Exposure - xPaint (direct use) Exposure - xDust (sanding) Exposure - xEthylene Oxide Exposure - xCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - xBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - x - xChemicals (direct use) Exposure - xMist Exposure - xWax Stripper (direct use) - xNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - xIonizing Radiation Exposure - xLaser Exposure - xPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - NeverBending (Stooping) - x - xSitting - x - xWalking - x - xClimbing Stairs - x - xClimbing Ladders - xStanding - x - xKneeling - x - xSquatting (Crouching) - x -