Job Description

Transports patients to and from various areas providing safe and effective patient care as necessary.



Transports patients to and from various areas. + Shares equal workload with peers.
+ Assists others in transporting patients, as needed.
Performs patient care services as scheduled. + Validates travel status and patient needs prior to getting patients.
+ Transports patients to designated area within the required time frame.
+ Practices Universal Precautions and aseptic techniques.
+ Provides a clean patient care environment at all times.
+ Introduces self to patient upon arrival in room/patient area.
+ Strictly adheres to transportation policy to ensure proper techniques in Providing safe transportation for patients.
Communicates patient/family health care needs to appropriate health care provider. + Reports patient care needs to appropriate health care provider.
+ Informs supervisor/designee of delays transporting patients from units.
+ Keeps required transport information updated.
+ Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.
+ Communicates with other disciplines to assure efficient quality care.
Maintains supplies and equipment of the assigned area. + Monitors and keeps film and chemistry stocked in dark rooms.
+ Notifies supervisor of any other patient care supplies when below proper stock levels.


Education:


High School or GED or Vocational/Technical Diploma
Experience:


* None