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 : - 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.