What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Escorter-Transporter II position at ECU Health Medical Center?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Patient Escorter-Transporter II is an integral member of the patient care team. Transporter II's are responsible for ensuring the provision of quality patient care and safety during transport of patients through utilization of safety devices and close observation. During the transport of cardiac monitored patients, he/she will ensure safe patient monitoring during transport and trouble shoot cardiac monitors' alarms, parameters and equipment. The Patient Escorter-Transporter II will transport lab specimens and medications that are needed to appropriate units/departments. He/she will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate technology systems and have basic computer skills. The Transporter will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Current American Heart Association CPR is required.
High School graduate or equivalent or higher degree is required.
EKG/ECG interpretation class or work experience is required
Less than 1 year in a Healthcare setting is required.
Basic computer skills are preferred
EKG/ECG Intepretation Certification is preferred
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
