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Patient Transporter

• Elkhart, IN
• Radiology Administration
• Elkhart General Hospital
• PRN - Day - Varied
• Req #: 224782

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Summary

Reports to Coordinator, Manager, and/or Director. Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics. Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Transport and Positioning

• Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Prepares the cart/bed for patients'' post-op transfer.
• Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.
• Assists families to designated locations.
• Ensures that patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and positioning patients on to transport cart, wheelchair, and patient bed.

Outpatient Surgery Activities

• Assists with shaves and preps including CHG Wipes as needed and per OR guidelines.
• Performs terminal cleaning of OPS cubicles and carts on a regular basis.
• Makes lab runs, picks up/returns blood products, documents appropriate Blood bank requirements.
• Cleans patient nourishment refrigerator monthly.
• Daily documents the patient nourishment refrigerator temperature.
• Daily checks and changes the needle boxes in the department as needed.
• Obtains 12-lead EKG''s.
• Taking and recording vital signs including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; also measuring and recording standing or bed scale weights
• Obtain blood glucose samples and documents accordingly.
• Discontinues IV catheters when directed.
• Follows infection prevention policy at all times. Utilizes standard work when cleaning rooms between patients.
• Assists nurse with other procedures as directed.

Supplies

• Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies from center core tote system to the OPS.
• Picks up and returns all types of supplies and equipment from CPD and Pharmacy.
• Orders stock inventory supplies using established par levels for cost control and assumes responsibility for restocking when supplies arrive.
• Keeps linen areas, warmers, and supply cart supplied and orderly.
• Reports damaged equipment to engineering, such as bad wheels, squeaks, etc.
• Assists with clean-up/setup of cubicles in OPS.

Education and Training

• Attends minimum of 50% of unit meetings and is responsible for 100% of information shared at meetings.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel as requested.
• Completes annual skills verification as determined by clinical needs and as documented by OPS Educator.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon''s six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Must maintain current CPR certification. Patient care experience in acute facility or free-standing ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic knowledge of abbreviations and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and safe use.
• Maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Knowledge of Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to aseptic techniques and practices.

Working Conditions

• At risk for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

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