Transporter - Cardiology - Days - FT

Job description

Transports patients to and from various areas providing safe and effective patient care as necessary.
• Transports patients to and from various areas.
• Shares equal workload with peers.
• Assists others in transporting patients, as needed.
• Performs patient care services as scheduled.
• Validates travel status and patient needs prior to getting patients.
• Transports patients to designated area within the required time frame.
• Practices Universal Precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Provides a clean patient care environment at all times.
• Introduces self to patient upon arrival in room/patient area.
• Strictly adheres to transportation policy to ensure proper techniques in Providing safe transportation for patients.
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to appropriate health care provider.
• Reports patient care needs to appropriate health care provider.
• Informs supervisor/designee of delays transporting patients from units.
• Keeps required transport information updated.
• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.
• Communicates with other disciplines to assure efficient quality care.
• Maintains supplies and equipment of the assigned area.
• Monitors and keeps film and chemistry stocked in dark rooms.
• Notifies supervisor of any other patient care supplies when below proper stock levels.

Education:
• High School or GED
• Vocational/Technical Diploma
• Medical terminology or equivalent. Registered Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Surgical Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant.

Experience:
• 0
• 1
• Entry-level or above
• CNA, EMT, or similar medical experience