What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Imaging Patient Transporter position at Olmsted Medical Center?
1.0 FTE
Starting Pay - $20.40 to $27.46 (Based on Experience)
Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.
Qualifications:
- Current BLS certification
- Excellent and professional communication skills
- One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
- Possess physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to stoop and lift, stand, and walk without restrictions
Core Competencies
- Transports patients from patient care areas using proper lifting and transfer techniques and knowledge of use of wheelchairs, stretchers, and assisted walking.
- Knowledge of infection control practices in cleaning equipment used in patient transport.
- Understanding of requirements for patient identification and confidentiality.
- Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods.
Job Responsibilities:
- Works under direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist to coordinate transport of patient.
- Provides transport by cart or wheels chair to and from ED, Medical Surgical Unit, or other hospital locations using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Verifies patient identity prior to transport.
- Cleans carts and wheelchairs after each use.
- Cleans imaging exam room and changes linens after each patient; restocks as needed.
- Assists technologist as needed in exam suite.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $20 - $27