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Job Summary
Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.
Essential Functions
- Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactory.
- Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompanying via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
- Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
- Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment. Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
- Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned
- Experience - NA
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Location
Tuomey
Facility
1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only
Department
15709180 Patient Flow Operations
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