Oncology Patient Transport - Full Time

Oncology Patient Transport - Full Time

Job Summary : To prepare and maintain the area of assigned responsibility and assist coworkers if needed in their task. To provide customers a high level of satisfaction of their surroundings and services provided. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS FLSA : Non-Exempt Client Age Group : Varies Inclement Weather : Essential OSHA : Physical Demands : Regularly (R), Periodically (P), Essential (E) or Non-Essential (NE)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his / her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and / or standards from other accrediting bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knowledge of equipment cleaning process.

Knowledge of chemicals, their use and MSDS.

Knowledge of safety preparedness and skills.

Knowledge of assigned schedules.

Knowledge of codes and operations alerts.

Assists in training of new personnel.

Complete daily assignments in a timely manner.

Possesses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

Communicates with the customer and responds to their needs.

Works with other Departments to meet the needs of the patients.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

Vision (Corrected / Normal) : (R)&(E) Hearing (Corrected / Normal) : (R)&(E) Sense of Touch : (R)&(E) Finger Dexterity : (R)&(E) Temperature Discrimination : (P)&(E) Clear Oral Communication : (R)&(E) Pushing : (R)&(E) Lifting : (R)&(E) Lifting (Floor to Waist) : (R) & (E) Lifting12" to waist : (R) & (E) LiftingWaist to Shoulders : (R) & (E) LiftingShoulder to Overhead : (R) & (E) Reaching Overhead : (R) & (E) Reaching Forward : (R) & (E) Carrying : (R) & (E) Standing : (R) & (E) Sitting : (P) & (E) 0101Squatting : (P) & (E) Stooping : (P) & (E) Kneeling : (P) (& (E) Walking : (R) & (E) Stairs (Ascending / Descending) : (R) & (E) Turning (Head / Neck) : (R) & (E) Repetitive Leg / Arm Movement : (R) &(E) Use of Foot or Hand Controls : (R) & (E)

Required Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Weight Requirement 100 lbs. (Patients to Wheelchair / Bed) Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required Skills BLS Certification preferred or within 6 months of employment - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

Required Experience

Minimum Work Experience Ability to delegate responsibility and be accountable for the conduct and wellbeing of employees assigned to the department.