Greensburg, PA30+ days ago
Responsible to check in with and assist co-workers with lift help or transport of difficult patients or volume patient load during any down-time period Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge Operate wheelchairs for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices Operate transport carts for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices Assist patients onto transport carts or into wheelchairs for in-house transport Practice infection control procedures, per policy for infectious / isolation patients Provide assistance for patients who become ill and need immediate attention (vomiting, CPR, etc.) Coordinate proper transport of the correct inpatient (or outpatient) for assigned testing or procedure, including the correct medical record, as coordinated and assigned by the physician, and/or assigned registered nurse Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality throughout transports and hospital stay per policy Provide positive communication at all times with hospital patients Keep daily productivity / Capacity Management of all transports and activity. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle (company) x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.