Medical Imaging Patient Transporter

Medical Imaging Patient Transporter

Job Category: Entry Level

Requisition Number: MEDIC003579

Full-Time

On-site

Rochester Northwest, Rochester, MN 559010000, USA

Description

1.0 FTE Day/Evening Shifts

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $22.88 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Current BLS certification
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Possess physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stoop and lift, stand, and walk without restrictions

Core Competencies:

• Transports patients from patient care areas using proper lifting and transfer techniques and knowledge of use of wheelchairs, stretchers, and assisted walking.
• Knowledge of infection control practices in cleaning equipment used in patient transport.
• Understanding of requirements for patient identification and confidentiality.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist to coordinate transport of patient.
• Provides transport by cart or wheelchair to and from ED, Medical Surgical Unit, or other hospital locations using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Verifies patient identity prior to transport.
• Cleans carts and wheelchairs after each use.
• Cleans imaging exam room and changes linens after each patient; restocks as needed.
• Assists technologist as needed in exam suite.
• Other duties as assigned.