TRANSPORTER
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Knoxville, TN, US
Company:
Covenant Health is a regional healthcare system providing advanced medical services and technology in East Tennessee.
Summary:
The Transporter at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center will be responsible for the transportation of hospital patients and related items while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience and have CPR certification.
Job Description:
Overview
Transporter, Central Transport
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts
Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.
Position Summary:
Transportation of hospital patients and supplementary items. Performs defined safety protocols. Provides support assistance/ activities as needed.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from destinations. Accommodates varying degrees of complexity such as the use of oxygen, proper isolation precautions, CPR, lifting and transfer techniques, etc., along with the effective use of equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
- Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.
- Performs defined safety protocols (i.e. double identification, various isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.).
- Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
CPR required
