Transport patients to designated areas as directed. Assists the Nursing Staff with lifting and transferring patients from bed to stretcher or vice versa, and any transportation devices or equipment. Verifies patients name as per the patient Identification Protocol. Assesses the need for an additional support staff (transporter) if required and informs the Supervisor. Assists the Clinical Staff in the transport of post- operative patients on Cardiac monitors and ventilators. Remains with patient ... more details
Overview Position transports patients and equipment throughout the medical center. Responsibilities Transport patients to designated areas as directed. Assists the Nursing Staff with lifting and transferring patients from bed to stretcher or vice versa, and any transportation devices or equipment. Verifies patients name as per the patient Identification Protocol. Assesses the need for an additional support staff (transporter) if required and informs the Supervisor. Assists the Clinical Staff in the transport of post- operative patients on Cardiac monitors and ventilators. Remains with patient until accepted by clinical staff for the prescribed procedure(s). Provides wheelchairs for discharged patients upon request. Wipes and cleans equipment after every transport. Reports to supervisor any broken and damaged equipment to be tagged and taken out of service. Reports any complaints by patients during transport to the Supervisor. Informs clinical staff when oxygen is not at an appropriate and safe level when transporting patients requiring the use of oxygen. Transports patients in a manner that does not compromise the patient’s dignity and privacy. Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Computer Literate Preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the appropriate use of stretchers, beds and wheelchairs. Excellent customer satisfaction and internal customer relations. Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position. Physical Requirements: Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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