* Transports patient to/from patient rooms, diagnostic/therapeutic areas, lobbies, as dispatched in a timely manner.
* Check patient ID bands to verify identification.
* Follows all policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
* Provides wheelchair, stretcher, and luggage assistance, as requested.
* Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients between bed and transport equipment.
* Properly connects and disconnects portable oxygen and sets regulators.
* Maintains adequate supply of wheelchairs in lobbies and equipment rooms.
* Operates equipment in a safe manner.
* Stores oxygen tanks in approved holders.
* Documents assignments neatly and completely on the patient transportation trio log and turns them in at the end of each shift.
* Properly disposes of soiled linen left on equipment. Disinfects equipment after transporting isolation patients or when equipment is contaminated.
* Performs dispatching duties on an as needed basis.
* Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
* Able to report deficiencies and concerns to on-shift supervisor or assigned RN to the patient.
* Meets and complies with Infection Control standards and precautions, HIPAA regulations, and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
* Notifies Employee Health nurse of potential employee infection (ie. elevated temperature, cough, shortness of breath).
* Follows facility guidelines for patient visitation; contacts unit director when questions regarding visitation occur.

Education

Required:

High School

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred:

C-BLS