What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter Transport/Full-Time position at CHRISTUS Health and Careers?
POSITION SUMMARY: Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.
SKILLS:
- Ability to learn to use the following:
- Wheelchairs
- Gurneys
- electric beds
- cell phones
- digital pagers
- Effective human relations skills
- Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
- Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible
EXPERIENCE: Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
Responsible to: Manager, Radiology
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne Pathogen C
Exposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.
Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying: Occasionally up to 100 lbs.