Patient Transporter

Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is accepting applications for permanent, full time and temporary Patient Transporter positions. This incumbent, under supervision, provides transportation for patients’, including safe movement to and from medical procedures, nursing units, discharges or other services; with the use of wheelchairs, gurneys and beds, ensuring the proper, safe, timely and accurate transport of patients and/or patient related items to their destinations.

Specific Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Required Certification: Possession of a valid CPR/BLS certificate from approved provider or ability to obtain prior to start of employment is required. Working Knowledge of:

Written and verbal English communication sufficient to effectively perform the typical tasks;
Methods, materials, and equipment commonly used in maintaining appropriate levels of cleanliness/sanitation and safety in housekeeping, and patient care/transport.

Skill and Ability to:

Stand and walk for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion, stamina, and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment;
Assist, support, lift and transfer patients and/or heavy objects;
Learn and utilize the approved methods of cleaning and caring for equipment;
Learn and utilize proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients;
Understand and follow written and oral instructions; clearly communicate in English in written and verbal forms;
Engage in appropriate conversation involving the patient;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and prioritize work assignments in conjunction with other team members;
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, and with technical and professional personnel;
Learn, understand and apply basic concepts of patient confidentiality, privacy, security and release of patient information;
Problem solve and recognize problems requiring referral to others;

Responsible For

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Ensures the proper, safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients and/or patient related items to their destinations;
Responds and completes all transport requests in accordance with established protocol;
Verifies correct patient identification by comparing information from notification of request to patient wristband;
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction;
Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patient and obtains assistance when necessary;
In accordance with the transportation of patients, utilizes wheelchairs, gurneys, and other approved rolling stock to carry out the transport of patients;
Completes transport and notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed or cancelled and when requested by the transport coordinator;
Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas and makes up stretchers upon completion;
Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician, or receptionist upon arrival with patient;
Disinfects transport equipment before and after use; reports equipment needing repairs;
Develops and promotes positive, effective customer service relations with patient, patients' family members, visitors and staff;
Makes written entries in logs, patient medical record and other records as required;
Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices, and proper body mechanics;
Maintains traction storage room and equipment;
Participates in the orientation of other staff as assigned; performs other related duties as required.

Additional Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Job Nature

Full Time, Temporary

Educational Requirements

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Experience: One year of general patient-care experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical office environment.

Experience Requirements

Job Location

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, CA

Salary

$21.43-$29.27 Per Hour

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