Position Summary
Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
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Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments.
2.
Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.
3.
Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)
4.
Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.
5.
Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient’s wrist band before commencing a transport.
6.
Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a “Red Tag” in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
Patients, family members, physicians, nurses, aides and techs
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Adm. Director Med/Surg Nursing and Transport Team Leader
Supervises (position(s):
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
None
Preferred:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
None
Preferred:
None
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Current American Heart Association CPR certification is required
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
None
Preferred:
Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.
Location: Hunterdon Healthcare System · Central Transport
Schedule: Part-time, Days/Evenings & Weekends, Monday - Friday and weekends
