Patient Transporter - Radiology

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Schedule | Hours:

• Resource/ Per Diem
• Variable hours

Position Summary:

The Patient Transport provide transportation of patients throughout the organization to include a variety of support functions associated with safe transfer of the patients from the Emergency Department various departments. This role also facilitates cleaning of rooms between patient use, ensuring infection control measures are met.

What the Patient Transport will do:

• Utilizes SBAR Patient Transport Report and talks with the RN to gain information about the patient and their current condition prior to the transport.
• Assists with preparation of the patient for transport.
• Monitors intravenous lines during transfer.
• Monitors safety and comfort of patient during transport.
• Maintains proper oxygen levels of patient during transport.
• Prioritizes workload to ensure that all patients are transported by their schedule times.
• Provides/performs cleaning and maintenance of transport equipment, answering phones, assisting with patient positioning/transfer, retrieving, and/or returning supplies, maintaining linen supplies, filing, etc.
• Facilitates cleaning of rooms.
• Empties kick buck and removes trash as needed.
• Removes all equipment and returns to appropriate areas.
• Cleans stretcher, counter, table tops, cables, cords and lead wires with appropriate cleaning solution.

What the Patient Transport will need:

• High school diploma / GED
• Certification or re-certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one month of hire.
• Preferred: six months of patient care
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.