Patient Transporter

• Transporters are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe environment for themselves, the patient, and their co-workers by following established policies and procedures
• Receives/confirms Ticket to Ride document prior to transport
• Attends department, hospital and Advocate educations and meetings
• Demonstrates knowledge of the cognitive and sensory needs and abilities of pediatric and geriatric patients
• Contact telemetry at time of move and completion
• Be able to complete CPR if needed
• Follows Bloodbourne Pathogens, Infection Control , and universal Precaution Policies
• Uses correct body mechanics/lifting techniques when transferring patients
• Cleans soiled equipment after each use
• Uses proper 2 patient identifier for patient safety
• Reports safety hazards to management
• Prepares the patient for transport while waiting for nursing assistance
• Reports delays or canceled tests to the dispatcher and other appropriate hospital personnel
• Completes work assignments in established time guidelines
• Works independently and utilizes the appropriate resources to maintain efficient operations
• Maintains communication with the dispatcher and responds to special instructions
• Assist co-workers with lifting patients
• Follows oxygen usage guidelines as set by the hospital
• Communicates changes in patient schedules
• Communicates problems related to the patient’s condition to the nurse
• Appropriately greets the patient and/or guest
• Introduces him/herself to the patient and informs the patient of their intended destination
• Inquires if the patient needs any assistance of additional comfort measures
• Provides the patient/guest directions
• Refers the patient/guest on to the appropriate personnel
• Familiar with all locations of the hospital and campus
• Converses with patients and guests and provides a friendly atmosphere
• Accompanies the patient at all times
• Identifies any broken piece of equipment used by the Transportation Department and labels it for repair
• Cleans soiled equipment with approved cleaning solution
• Uses and maintains equipment in proper operating order
• Notifies management of safety issues related to equipment
• Completes training and demonstrates skills in operating a wheelchair, bed, and cart
• Utilizes communication tools appropriately
• Signs patients in and out of the unit
• Completes blood moves per guidelines
• Document ED-Radiology transports
• Adheres to schedules, breaks, and lunch periods
• Fills out an incident report in any instance of patient or personal injury
• Follows all confidentiality policies and procedures of the hospital
• Refrains from discussing confidential information
• Restricts the patient from reading their chart unless in the presence of a medical professional
• Checks for DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) restrictions

• High School education or equivalent experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee, and unit need and refer for appropriate action
• Customer Service Skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Basic math skills
• Flexible, versitility, reliablility and a team player
• Utilize good judgement
• CPR certification should be obtain within the first 90 day after new hire orientation
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and work different shifts to accommodate staffing needs
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients
• Ability to perform very heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly)
• Ability to maneuver and operate equipment used by the department
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• continuous walking throughout shift
• Pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, twisting
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

prior experience with various age groups is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program