Patient Transporter
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Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago's North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our teamJOB SUMMARY Responsible for the safe, courteous movement of people and equipment within the hospital. JOB QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma preferred. One year experience in patient contact in a hospital and/or healthcare facility. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Knowledge of personal computers SUPERVISIONExercised: None Received: Reports to the Director, RadiologyJOB RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)Has daily contact with patients, visitors, and all aspects of health care personnel. Adjusts patient interaction and/or treatment to match each person specific developmental, education, or other related needs.JOB DUTIES ( denotes essential function )1. Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. 2. Transports patients in a safe, courteous manner within the hospital and to the parking garage as necessary in a timely manner. 3. Transports materials in a safe, courteous manner within the hospital and to the parking garage as necessary in a timely manner.Submits documentation to management on adherence to quality and performance standards. Ensures that IV solutions have not infiltrated and urine bags are placed correctly. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly, removing unsafe equipment and notifying management. Ensures patient confidentiality. Cleans assigned equipment daily with approved germicidal solution according to departmental and infection control guidelines. Enters data into computer. Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.