TRANSPORTER - PATIENT TRANSPORT (FULL TIME)

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. Performs a variety of functions that support the patient care provider, physician and other staff while demonstrating professional conduct and a patient centered focus. This includes but is not limited to escorting patients and visitors throughout the hospital. A computerized transport system enhances the timely delivery of the patient or visitor to and from their destination.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Escorts/transports patients and visitors safely, professionally, courteously and in a timely manner throughout the hospital. Follows standard operating protocols and procedures regarding unit and technologist notification, patient identification and proper equipment usage.

• Upon arriving to the floor, obtains the ticket to ride and medical record from the unit staff, introduces him/herself to the patient and verifies the correct patien tby checking two (2) patient identifiers. Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques as they apply to the patient condition including but not limited to proper hand hygiene and standard precautions. Uses proper body mechanics, lift devices, patient postioning techniques and equipment correctly while assisting the nurse or other patient care staff to transfer the patient on to or off of the transport equipment and while transporting the patient.
• Properly uses, maintains and stores equipment including routinely and consistenly checking equipment for cleanliness and safety. Inspects equipment prior to each patient transport and cleans equipment after each use. Identifies and removes from general use any defective equipment. Conducts equipment rounds collecting abandoned equipment to avoid clutter throughout the hospital. Understands and uses transport software to identify and mark all milestones. Works with the care provider to avoid and resolve delays as quickly as possible bringing the patient to their destination in a timely manner to ensure patient satisfaction and optimum patient throughput.
• Exhibits a professional, courteous and positive demeanor at all times to the patient, the staff, visitors and fellow hospital employees while honoring the privacy of others. Adheres to all hospital and department specific policies including but not limited to proper dress code, phone etiquette, attendance/punctuality and posted break/lunch schedules. Attends staff meetings and a minimum of two (2) inservices/seminars throughout the year to enhance personal and professional growth and remains compliant with all hospital required mandatory education and training in a timely manner.

High school diploma or GED required. **Employees employed by YNHH effective 9/12/2012 as a result of the acquisition of the Hospital of St Raphael may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.
Successful completion of Hospital orientation.
Must have a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to work effectively in a high demand/high volume service department.
Requires the physical ability to transport patients by stretcher to all parts of the Hospital.