Position transports patients and equipment throughout the medical center.
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.
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:
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