Transporter- Methodist Medical Imaging Admin

Patient Transporter

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of patients, specimens, supplies, medication, film, records, equipment and miscellaneous items.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Education: Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Performs transportation duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.

• Safely transports patients and any supplies/items as directed evaluating patient's transportation needs and requests additional help if needed before moving patients
• Understands and complies with current National Patient Safety Goals
• Understands correct patient identifiers
• Follows proper hand sanitizing procedures when entering and exiting patient rooms
• Uses proper lifting techniques when moving the patient
• Uses proper BSI technique when handling and transporting specimens/medications
• Accepts direction from nursing staff for patient care guidance
• Utilizes appropriate process to notify floor staff when taking a patient off the floor
• Understands the process for Lab Courier: delivering blood and specimens

Performs department maintenance duties to ensure a clean, efficient department.

• Maintains equipment and ensures patient transportation equipment is in proper working order and properly tags and reports defective equipment
• Stores transportation equipment in designated areas when not in use
• Maintains neat patient environment and handles linen appropriately
• Participates in assigned maintenance tasks such as: cleaning transportation equipment and filling portable O2 tank

Uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care.

• Completes care while conserving resources preventing waste of supplies
• Completes work within assigned shift
• Uses time effectively in locating wheelchairs and stretchers
• Overtime used only as requested by Manager or lead staff
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work with changes as directed

Performs support functions of the medical imaging and treatment services departments to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care
• Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel following all infection control policies and procedures concerning patient contact, specimen handling and equipment usage
• Shows courtesy, effectiveness and discretion when dealing with physicians, guests and other hospital personnel
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $24.32per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.