PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT / TRANSPORTER

Position Summary

This individual will be responsible for transporting patients throughout the hospital. According to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to/from various areas of the Hospital
• Assist department staff with patient transfers and other needs
• Respond to call lights and provide assistance
• Practice acceptable isolation techniques
• Assure patient transportation equipment is serviceable
• Initiate CPR, as needed
• Collaborate inpatient orders with front desk and modalities to identify patient arrival times
• Assure adequate mobile oxygen supply
• Utilize software to view and accept patient transport tasks
• Coordinate patient flow with all areas of the hospital
• Assist with physical patient transfer and movement

Requirements

• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions
• Maintain CPR certification
• Work independently and professionally

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.