Transporter - Medical Transport - Weekends

Job Summary

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is hiring a Weekend Patient Transporter to help ensure patients get to their destinations safely and efficiently. Weekends only from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Position Summary:

Performs safe, timely and accurate internal transports of patients utilizing a variety of platforms. Assists clinical staff with transferring patients to/from wheelchairs, beds and stretchers as needed to facilitate transportation. Delivers equipment to/from patient care units, clinics and other designated areas as needed.

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire and must be renewed every 3 years.

• No experience required.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

• Transport patients and equipment to/from designated areas of the hospital, ensuring safe movement and positive patient experience.
• Transport patients, with or without complex needs, via wheelchair, bed or stretcher using approved body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Assist clinical staff in transferring/transporting patients with high acuity needs.
• Transport clean equipment to/from patient care units, Central Processing, maintenance, storage rooms, Bio Med or other departments as necessary.
• Document all stages of transport in EPIC and ensure that accurate information is input into the system.
• Act as a transport dispatcher by operating the Vocera and EPIC systems, ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Disinfect equipment after use and as needed; demonstrate appropriate oxygen handling and storage; identify and report equipment issues, including malfunction and repairs; ensure hallways remain clear of equipment and clutter.
• Assist with performance improvement projects and training of new staff members.
• Communicate issues and needs of patients with clinical staff as needed; provide CPR in emergent situations in the absence of clinical staff; alert telecommunications office of emergent situations to include medical and facility alerts.
• Assist with transport of clinic patients as needed to ensure optimal flow in both the hospital and associated medical office buildings.

• Ensure proper lifting techniques are in use and that all policies pertaining to transport are followed.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary.

$17.00 - $22.82 per hour.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care (Industries)