Patient Transporter Transport / Per Diem

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :   Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital.  Assists patients and patient care staff.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :   High School or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :   Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.

SKILLS :

Ability to learn to use the following :

• Wheelchairs
• Gurneys
• electric beds
• cell phones
• digital pagers
• Effective human relations skills
• Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
• Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

EXPERIENCE :   Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

Responsible to : Manager, Radiology

ENVIRONMENT :

Exposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.

Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Subject to stressful professional relationships.  Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.  Stooping / Bending : frequently, Squatting / Crouching : occasionally, Crawling / Kneeling : occasionally, Manual dexterity : continuously, Standing : occasionally, Walking : continuously, Lifting / Pushing / Pulling : Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying : Occasionally up to 100 lbs.