What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter DT position at NCH Healthcare?
- DEPARTMENT: 16157 – Transportation
- LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
- WORK TYPE: Full Time
- WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Hour Day
ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700 physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The transporter performs a variety of duties, to include the transportation of patients and the distribution of supplies and equipment in a way that meets the mission of the NCH Healthcare System.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs patient transportation to meet facility, patient, technical, and managerial needs.
- Performs transport services, to include selecting, stocking, labeling, mailing, and delivery of medical supplies, food products, and other material items needing transport services.
- Perform 12 Lead EKG and utilizes accurate lead placement, acquires artifact free tracings.
- Organizes assigned workload to meet facility needs.
- Complies with safety requirements and resolves problems relating to the delivery of patients, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists with pick-up and delivery needs for special functions relating to other departments.
- Assists in the retrieval and replenishment of medication from pharmacy as needed per nursing supervisor request.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement programs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of High School or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.