Patient Transporter- thru Part-time

Qualifications

• On the job training if necessary, but patient care experience is desired
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must pass strength testing and requirements
• CPR required
• High school graduate preferred or GED
• Must be able to read and write well

• Responsible to OPS/Endo/Pain Management Nurse Manager, then following the OCH Chain of Command.
• Workers supervised - None

Note:

"Occasionally" = 1-33% of the workday; "Frequently"= 34-66%; "Continuously" = 67
-100%. This may also be described as performance once every 3 minutes = "Occasionally"; once every 1.5-3 minutes = "Frequently"; once every 1.5 minutes to continuous work = "Continuously"

• Standing/Walking - Continuous. The Transporters are on their feet the majority of the shift to perform indirect patient care as well as completing other assigned functions of their job.
• Bending - Frequent. Bending is required in most job activities related to patient care. The transporters should be able to maneuver in small areas, such as plugging in electrical equipment and in emergency situations.
• Climbing/Reaching - Occasional. The transporter should be able to climb small ladders, steps or stools when placing supplies on storage shelves, etc. The transporter should be able to reach in order to place supplies and equipment on storage shelves.
• Push/Pull - Frequent. The transporter often performs push/pull motion when transporting patient and moving equipment on various floor surfaces.
• Handling/Lifting 0-100 lbs.
  
  - Frequent. The transporter may need to lift and help handle objects from 1-300 lbs. Assistance in moving patients and push/pull activity is frequently done. Due to the physical demand, transporters will be allowed to utilize the Wellness Healthplex.
• Manual Dexterity

HANDS - Simple grasp - Continuous
Firm grasp - Frequent
Fine manipulation - Frequent

FEET - Standing and walking - Continuous and/or Frequent
Both fine and gross motor skills are needed in areas such as vital signs, assisting patients, writing, and adjustment of equipment. Foot control may be used with some equipment.

• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing - Continuous.

SPEAKING - Able to communicate verbally with co-workers and patients
HEARING - Able to hear normal communication with/without correction
SEEING - 20/20 vision with/without corrective lenses

Serves all patient populations when transporting and transferring of patients is needed.

The evaluation is completed by the Nurse Manager. Input from co-workers, direct observation, chart review, and the charge nurse are taken into account to complete the evaluation.

Needs Improvement
1

Below Expectations
2

Meets Expectations
3

Exceeds Expectations
4

Exceptional
5

• Needs Improvement:
  Consistently falls short of performance stands.
• Below Expectations:
  Sometimes meets the performance standards. Seldom exceeds and often falls short of desired results. Performance has declined significantly, or employee has not sustained adequate improvement as required since the last performance review. May lack appropriate level of skills or is inexperienced/still learning the scope of the job.
• Meets Expectations:
  Meets all relevant performance standards. Seldom excels or falls short of desired results.
• Exceeds Expectations:
  Consistently meets and sometimes exceeds all relevant performance standards. Shows initiative and versatility, works collaboratively, has strong technical and interpersonal skills or has achieve significant improvement in these areas.
• Exceptional:
  Consistency meets and often exceeds all relevant performance standards. Provides leadership, fosters teamwork, is highly productive, innovative and responsive and generates top quality work.

• Performs duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to assure high quality patient care. Patient safety is #1 priority.
• During transporting/transferring, recognizes and reports changes in patient condition or untoward reactions to ensure effective and consistent care to patient.
• Maintains a professional manner in both dress and behavior at all times. Adheres to OCH dress code.
• Maintains the use and care of supplies and equipment and promptly reports any deficiencies to appropriate personnel. Cleans equipment (wheelchairs/stretchers, etc.) appropriately.
• Has read and has knowledge of Employee handbook and other HR policies including attendance and tardiness.
• Attends mandatory nursing and hospital in-service programs and staff meetings to promote staff development and stay informed of changes in policies and procedures. Maintains CPR certification.
• Displays a good attitude and works well with all levels of personnel throughout the hospital.
• Displays a good attitude when transferred to another department to work for the shift.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and nonverbal in all situations. Provides hand-off communication utilizing the 5
  
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