PATIENT TRANSPORTER

nsports Patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments by the use of stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, ambulation. • A

ssess patient’s ability to transfer to mode of transportation. • R

efers patients perceived to be incapable of transferring without assistance to nurse. • R

eviews handoff report for essential information to care for patient during transport. • T

ransportation of patients is carried out in a timely manner according to department guidelines. • A

ssists patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with technical staff and nursing assistance as needed. • T

ransport assignments are dispatched electronically. O
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erves departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: • M

aintains safety standards and uses proper body mechanics while assisting patients in transfer to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, and ambulating. • F

ollows patient identification policy (4.22.137) during each transport. • S

afety precautions, i.e. side rails are always in place during transportation. • A

ssists with patient care activities such as positioning, lifting, and turning patients, restraining combative patients, assisting patients out of bed during transport process. • P

roperly handles oxygen tanks, infusion pumps, IV’s and other medical equipment. • U

tilizes universal precautions at all times when transport or handling patients. • A

ll patient information is held in confidence at all times. • U

ses and maintains equipment according to vendor protocol and departmental standards. • P

erform related duties based on departmental needs. U
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t Responsibility/Accountability • S

erves as a positive role model – maintains a positive attitude. • P

articipates in unit governance activities. • R

esponds to scheduling responsibilities with timeliness. • U

tilizes the time and attendance system appropriately. • C

ontributes to unit performance improvement activities. • P

articipates in Peer Evaluation process. • I

n-services and unit meetings are attended. • M

aintains the integrity of unit equipment. Cleans all equipment after each use. • C

ompletes all unit assignments as assigned. • A

ssists visitors to designated areas as needed. • P

erforms other duties as required or directed. P
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ient Contact: • A

ssociate transports newborn, infant, adult, adolescent and geriatric patients via wheelchair, beds, or stretcher to departments/units. • E

vidence exists that the employee has obtained age specific education and training. M
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ntains clutter-free environment within the hospital and surrounding areas. • A

ssigned specific areas to monitor by lead transporter. • E

xpected to clear unwanted equipment such as wheelchairs, O2 tanks, stretchers, and beds. A
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ends required in-services, including but not limited to: • D

emonstrates proficiency in CPR. • C

ompletes yearly education/competency review per department guidelines. KN

WLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ple

ase describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position. E
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CATION: Hig

h School Graduate or GED Y
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RS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 y

ear of customer service experience preferred. L
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ENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: BLS