Patient Transporter, Transport Services

Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, in accordance with the practice standards established by the Nursing Organization and by the specific unit/department in accordance with the rules, and regulations and/ or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Accreditation and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care of the Patient Transporter. Patient Transport staff member performs the following functions:

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry

Provides transportation services to patients within the facility

Facilitates equipment allocation upon request

Promptly and attentively responds to and satisfies customer/patient needs

Complies with all policies and procedures regarding time in attendance reporting, punctuality, and attendance

Joseph Healthcare is the preferred healthcare choice

Displays empathy in all situations and provides high quality service with available resources

Respects the confidentiality and the right to privacy of employees, customers, and patients

Demonstrates stewardship of resources (staff, equipment, supplies, time and financial)

Adheres to the dress code and identification badge policies

Completes wheelchair/stretcher transport training.

Attends all mandatory training as assigned within timeframe given

Adheres to all safety procedures and regulations in relation to body mechanics, equipment usage, hazardous materials and safety behavior utilizing OSHA guidelines and guidelines set forth in safety manuals

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) preferred

Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

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Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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