Transporter

Position Summary   This Position exists to safely transport patients, bodies and/or materials, supplies and equipment  safely from one section of the Hospital to another.

• Transports patients from one area of the hospital to another, as assigned/directed.
•  Transports materials, specimens, supplies and equipment from one area of the hospital to another, as assigned/directed.
•  Transfers the bodies of expired patients to the Morgue.
•  Demonstrates safety awareness through daily equipment check and reporting of defective/broken equipment.

•  Demonstrates couteous behavior to patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures safe-keeping of the patient's Medical Record (or any portion of the Medical Record, e.g. lab results, etc.) during transport.
• Communicates important information to appropriate Nursing Personnel.
•  Demonstrates knowledge of infectrion Control practices.
•   Completes annual Mandatory Class update package.
•  Responds to pages/callsin a timely manner and remains accessible at all times while on duty.
•   Maintains accurate and omplete call logs and submits to Department Supervisor.
• Keeps to assigned rounds' schedule when assigned to Materials Transport.
•  Safeguards Materials transport cart and all items contained therein.  Does not leave cart unatended.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Nursing Patient Care Manager/ Administrative Supervisor.
•  Demonstrates safety awareness through identification of patient by name and by checking patient identification bracelet.
•   Demonstrates safety awareness through reporting unsafe conditions such as wet floors, obstructed hallways, chocked doors, etc.
•  Demonstrates safety awareness through appropriate starage of strecher and wheelchairs in designated areas.
•  Demonstrates safety awareness through utilization of proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
•  Demonstrates safety awareness through requesting assistance when appropiate, based on patient's condition.

   Formal Education and Job-Related ExperienceThis position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years job-related experience.

 Desired (not required) criteria include:  Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Fri Sat Sun - 7am - 3pm