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Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
Job Responsibility:
Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient
Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Prior experience with patients is preferred, but not required