Under the direction of the Director, the Transporter will transport patients to and from the department of Imaging and within CSMH. The Transporter performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population(s) served. They maintain competency skills including the ability to transport patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, identify safety concerns and institute measures to provide safe transportation. They effectively communicate with patients regarding destination and scheduled exam and makes necessary adjustments for transporting patients according to age and medical condition. They will effectively use of all relevant telecommunications equipment including desk phones, cellular phones and pagers. Consistently apply customer service excellence communication and interaction techniques. The Transporter will demonstrate continuous self-improvement, make effective contributions to section, and adhere to CSMH compliance plan, code of conduct, and hospital and departmental policies. Transporter must be able to assist and at times lift patient onto gurney or into wheelchair.
Principal Responsibilities:
Escorts/transports patients to and from the Imaging department and within CSMH following all health and safety protocols as established by MDRH.
Clean and maintain equipment as needed.
Provides safe, direct observation of patients being transported.
May assist technologist in preparing patient for his/her exam.
May maintain par levels in Imaging procedure rooms to ensure availability of equipment and supplies.
Maintain adequate clean linen levels and removes soiled linen as required.
Manages multiple confliction priorities and copes with daily stresses.
Effectively uses information system as required.
Completes assignments satisfactorily and within established time frames.
Communicates and refers questions, concerns and problems to Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager or Director.
Engages in positive inter/intra departmental communication to assist in achieving the desired result for the customer.
Performs other related duties, special projects or assignments as requested.
Must be acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
High School Diploma/GED, High School diploma or its equivalent (Minimum)
6 months Windows based PC experience (Minimum)
6 months Experience in health care environment preferred (Preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required)
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