Transporter

Position Summary   This Position exists to safely transport patients, bodies and/or materials, supplies and equipment  safely from one section of the Hospital to another.

• Transports patients from one area of the hospital to another, as assigned/directed.

• Transports materials, specimens, supplies and equipment from one area of the hospital to another, as assigned/directed.

• Transfers the bodies of expired patients to the Morgue.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through daily equipment check and reporting of defective/broken equipment.

• Demonstrates couteous behavior to patients, visitors and staff.

• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures safe-keeping of the patient's Medical Record (or any portion of the Medical Record, e.g. lab results, etc.) during transport.

• Communicates important information to appropriate Nursing Personnel.

• Demonstrates knowledge of infectrion Control practices.

• Completes annual Mandatory Class update package.

• Responds to pages/callsin a timely manner and remains accessible at all times while on duty.

• Maintains accurate and omplete call logs and submits to Department Supervisor.

• Keeps to assigned rounds' schedule when assigned to Materials Transport.

• Safeguards Materials transport cart and all items contained therein.  Does not leave cart unatended.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Nursing Patient Care Manager/ Administrative Supervisor.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through identification of patient by name and by checking patient identification bracelet.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through reporting unsafe conditions such as wet floors, obstructed hallways, chocked doors, etc.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through appropriate starage of strecher and wheelchairs in designated areas.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through utilization of proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.

• Demonstrates safety awareness through requesting assistance when appropiate, based on patient's condition.

   Formal Education and Job-Related ExperienceThis position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years job-related experience.

Desired (not required) criteria include:  Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Shift -

Mon to Friday - 6am - 2pm ( Temporary)