Patient Transporter

Job Summary

Under the direction of the /Supervisor, transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center and/or operates as patient transport dispatcher. Also responsible for transporting patient equipment and various other patient-related paraphernalia in a 24-hour operation, 7 days a week. Incumbent will complete all tasks following departmental guidelines and University policies and procedures. Work in unison with dispatchers, supervisors, and management to perform at a standard which is acceptable by the department of Patient Transportation Services.

D Areas of Emphasis: Percentage of time spent (70%)

• Transport patients to various areas of the hospital via gurney, bed, crib or wheelchair.
• Follows Department Standard Work for
• Patient Pick-Up
• Patient Return
• Patient Round-Trip
• Discharge
• Transport patients using a free-flow oxygen device such as a mask, cannula,

Aerosols and croquettes.

• Transport isolation patients, using appropriate attire for patient movement.
• Assist a licensed nurse in connecting and disconnecting traction equipment.
• Assist a licensed nurse transport RN in transporting patients with I.V. pumps, telemetry, CPO, trachs.
• Assist a licensed nurse with the movement of I.V. pumps from a bed to a wheelchair /gurney– with an I.V. pole.
• Provide appropriate age assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served
• Deliver and pick-up specimens, blood, medical equipment, medical records,

Medications, and various other items from one area to another as required or assigned within the Center for Health Sciences (CHS).

• Work with patient escorts, nursing staff, physicians, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Keep the department supervisor or manager abreast of problems encountered or unusual situations.
• Maintain Departmental equipment & retrieve unused equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys, 02 tanks, etc.) and return them to the Transport Department

Adhere to Policies & Procedures: Percentage of time spent (25%)

• Report any equipment malfunctions to supervisors ASAP
• Display a professional attitude as well as a neat appearance at all times.
• Follows established department and hospital guidelines for attendance and tardiness.
• Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures. Remains current on patient safety to include electrical, mechanical, fire, safety and disaster procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, co-workers, physicians and other departments.
• Assures that work environment is clean and in compliance with infection control and environmental health and safety standards.
• Is a role model by maintaining a professional, neat appearance and adhering to the department dress code policy Displays hospital identification badge
• Calls, keep dispatcher informed of status of calls
• Check patient’s I.D. band & chart before transport
• Obtains necessary signatures prior to transport to ensure patient identity
• Performs patient transport duties as assigned

Development: Percentage of time spent (3%)

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. Attends assigned staff development activities.
• Participates in cross training activities when necessary.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Attends meetings or seminars to remain current.
• Comply with the department’s expectations and standards

Performance Improvement: Percentage of time spent (3%)

• Participate in related performance improvement projects for the department and hospital.
• Attendances required hospital training and in-services.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six months relevant work experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: NA