Transporter - Cardiology - Days - FT

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