Job Description

Department: 11784 Support Operations Division - Patient Transport: South Sub

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

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Position: Patient Transporter

Location: South Suburban hospital; Hazel Crest, IL.

Full Time; PM Shift

Major Responsibilities:

• Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband

Education/Experience Required:

• High school graduate or GED

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Some computer knowledge

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• - Skills in handling and operation of a variety of transportation equipment. - ability to tolerate prolonged walking or standing. - Ability to work weekend, holidays and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing needs. This position can recognize needs and behaviors of all age groups. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm Communicate openly and promote team work Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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