Patient Equipment Transport Educator

Patient Equipment Transport Educator Internal Only

• Facility Kootenai Health

Position Summary
Responsible for educating hospital staff, including Nursing and PETS, on proper lift equipment and techniques. Coordinates patient transport and equipment needs. In addition, performs duties of Patient Equipment Transporter including physically transferring patients from bed to gurney or bed to wheel chair utilizing proper lift assist techniques and equipment.

• Responsible for developing and managing a certified health care transporter program that encompasses curriculum through ITC (Impact Training Corporation) collaborated with National association of healthcare transport management (NAHTM).
• Coordinates annual skills training and ensures ongoing staff competency in Safe patient handling and mobility related techniques, signing off each transporter for their annual training.
• Serves as the hospital point of contact for questions from units, including Nursing and PET employees, surrounding equipment and proper lift techniques, frequently providing education as needed.
• Serves as point of contact for assisting with difficult patient lifts, as needed by Nursing and PETS.
• Assists with questions as needed in absence of Patient Equipment Transport Coordinator.
• Works in collaboration with the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Coordinator to stay up to date on best practice lift techniques and equipment.
• Works closely with clinical staff to ensure transport needs are met.
• Cleans, stocks, organizes and distributes equipment used in patient care.
• Communicates with clinical staff and patients.
• Works under the supervision of a management team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in patient and/or equipment transport required.
• NAHTM patient transport instructor certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Completes annual certification training to maintain compliance with national certification.
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation.

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs.
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position.
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend.
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment.
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it.
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night,…