Job Summary

Provides transportation to and from the department for patients. Maintains cleanliness of transport equipment and reports mechanical problems to manager. Dresses patients for examinations when needed. Assists the Technologist with duties such as, but not limited to, answering phones, setting up rooms, cleaning rooms, paperwork, positioning and immobilization of patients and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Basic Medical Terminology.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Ability to problem solve and work well in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Must be able to maneuver patients on stretchers and wheelchairs with oxygen tanks and IV poles.
• Assisting patients with mobility both in and out of bed or stretcher.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.
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