Patient Transporter Transport​/Per Diem

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High School or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.

SKILLS:

* Ability to learn to use the following:

* Wheelchairs

* Gurneys

* electric beds

* cell phones

* digital pagers

* Effective human relations skills

* Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs

* Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

EXPERIENCE:

Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
Responsible to:
Manager, Radiology
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne Pathogen C
Exposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.
Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling:
Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying:
Occasionally up to 100 lbs.