Patient transporter Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

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JOB SUMMARY :

The Patient Transporter delivers patients, equipment, medication, lab specimens, and paperwork from one location to another within University Medical Center, the Medical Office Plaza, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and other facilities. The Transporter responds to requests as assigned by the TeleTracking System via telephone and / or according to departmental policy. The Transporter is expected to respond quickly and courteously to calls from various departments throughout the UMC / TTUHSC complex and various MOP clinics. Transporters serve in a support capacity to various hospital departments and clinics.

REPORTS TO :

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Every month, NSS Shift Supervisors review each Patient Transporter using the Steps to Success program. This is done to determine if Transporters are using the best practices that NSS has established for its staff. The Transporter’s average score on Steps to Success within the evaluation period will be used with the following rubric : 4 : Between 100% and 99% 3 : Between

99% and 97% 2 : Between 97% and 95% 1 : Between 95% and 93% 0 : Less than 93%

Between 99% and 96% 2 : Between 96% and 93% 1 : Between 93% and 89% 0 : Less than 89%

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS :

CPR Certification is required of all Patient Transporters and must be completed within the first 90-days of employment. Nursing Support Services will provide necessary training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

The Patient Transporter should possess good written and verbal communication skills, should be knowledgeable of the physical layout of the UMC / TTUHSC Complex, and follow established procedures and practices related to the position.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS :

This position requires interaction with medical staff, ancillary areas and patients directly in order to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES :

The Patient Transporter must be emotionally and physically fit. The work requires considerable walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and moving of patients, specimens, medications, supplies, records, paperwork, and equipment. The atmosphere may at times become stressful and physically / emotionally demanding. Since assignments are based on the transportation needs of various areas and departments, the Transporter is required to work throughout University Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and the Medical Office Plaza. The work is of high risk for exposure to Biological and Chemical hazards.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

The Patient Transporter is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

DIRECT REPORTS :

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.