Transporter

About the Job General Summary of Position Transport of patients medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians nurses technicians and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Transport patients between departments and to and from patient care areas via wheelchair stretcher bed and other transport equipment. Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency meeting time delivery goals.

Ensures patient safety by following established procedures and using only approved equipment. Works closely with hospital staff and openly communicates and problem solves to ensure client and patient needs are met. Handle medical equipment safely including IV pumps/poles oxygen tanks PCA pumps chest tubes catheters and traction while transporting patients.

Maintain positive and professional relationships with patients. Ensures timely response to all patient and patient-related transportation requests and utilizes appropriate transport dispatching system in accordance with established guidelines. Reports faulty equipment to the supervisor for repair right away.

Adheres to all policies procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal State Joint Commission OSHA and CDC. Actively participates in orientation and training activities Courteously answers phone calls and takes accurate messages. Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook and established by the Hospital and Department.

Perform duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction. Contributes to cohesive group relationships; uses open communication to identify and resolve problems in and between departments. Make suggestions for improvement to procedures or innovations to enhance patient service.

Participate in inter and intra departmental performance improvement teams as directed. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED preferred Licenses and Certifications CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position. Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws.

Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities. Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers. Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. o Knowledge skill and ability to use the following equipment correctly: Wheelchair stretcher tilt table IV Poles Oxygen Tanks and Carts. Ability to demonstrate the ability to assess a situation consider alternatives and choose appropriate course action. Ability to adjust to peaks in workload; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change in a positive and cooperative manner.

Ability to complete all assignments in a designated time frame. Ability to demonstrate responsibility for professional development. Update knowledge and skills to maintain competency.

Ability to keep discussion of personal issues out of patient/family and public areas. Transport Competency Checklist on file in Department Respiratory Training competency on file in Department CPR training on file in department Annual Competency on file in HR This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.