Patient Transporter Transport / Per Diem NM

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 :

• Bloodborne Pathogen C

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.