House Technician - DL- Patient Transport

Entity : Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department : Patient Transport | Work Hours : 10am-8 : 30pm Sat-Sun | Weekend Requirements : Every | 0.5 FTE

Job Summary :

Transports patients, discharged patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility and to offsite locations.

Job Responsibilities :

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
• Provides continuous oxygen to patients by setting the oxygen tanks to the same level already being provided.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting team members or department.
• Assists team members with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
• May respond to Code Blue alerts including the administration of CPR.
• May operate lifts and assists nursing personnel with individuals requiring two or more team members to lift.
• Uses correct lifting techniques to ensure safety to the patient and team members.
• May set up traction in preparation for clinicians to fit to patients, assists in adjusting traction already in use, and removes traction from bed and room once discontinued per physician orders.
• Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of supplies and equipment, and transportation of patients and discharged patients to off-site locations as required.

Skills and Attributes :

Position Requirements :

Work Experience

Education

Additional Education Information

Licensure / Certification / Registration

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Standard ADA Settings :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands : (Clinical - Hospital)

Standing : 75%

Walking : 75%

Sitting : 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs : 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs : 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs : 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs : 75%

Carrying 25-75 lbs : 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs : 25%

Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : 75%

Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : 75%

Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : 75%

Climbing : 50%

Bending / Stooping : 75%

Kneeling : 50%

Crouching / Crawling : 50%

Reaching : 75%

Talking : 75%

Hearing : 75%

Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements : 25%

Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements : 75%

Keyboard Data Entry : 75%

Running : 50%

Vision : Depth Perception : 75%

Vision : Distinguish Color : 75%

Vision : Seeing Far : 75%

Vision : Seeing Near : 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure : Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.