Transporter

  • Transportation
  • Full time
  • 4 years ago
  • United States ,New Jersey

Job Information

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    Salary USD - US Dollar 50,000 - 100,000 / Yearly
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    Shift Normal
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    Number of vacancies* 2 openings
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    Job level* Executive
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    Job experience* 4+ years
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    Job qualification* Higher Secondary

Job Description

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.
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