Patient Transporter Transport/Per Diem

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital.
Assists patients and patient care staff.

Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.
SKILLS: Ability to learn to use the following:WheelchairsGurneysElectric bedsCell phonesDigital pagersEffective human relations skillsAbility to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needsTime management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possibleEXPERIENCE: Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to: Manager, Radiology
ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to various body fluids, infections, and contagious diseases.
Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to stressful professional relationships.
Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.
Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: frequently up to 100 lbs.
Carrying: occasionally up to 100 lbs.

#J-18808-Ljbffr