Patient Transporter - Imaging Services Per Diem Night Shift

Job Summary :

This non-licensed patient care services team member is skilled in transporting patients safely and comfortably and participating in the hospital's infection prevention program. They also maintain clean transportation equipment and report faulty equipment to the appropriate personnel. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions :

• Transport patients safely and comfortably according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in the hospital's infection prevention program.
• Maintain clean transportation equipment in safe working order and report faulty equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Fulfill other job duties as requested within the scope of the position and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain current competencies.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit / department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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