Patient Transporter

JOB SUMMARY: The Patient Transporter assists patients by transporting them to and from Radiology, and around the clinic.

SUPERVISOR: Radiographer Manager

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Cordially greet and guide visitors and patient
• Transport patients to and from the radiology area
• Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement
• Transports equipment and supplies as needed
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with federal and state regulations
• Requires regular and predictable attendance
• Processes and Input x-ray orders in Radiology Programs and EMR
• Import incoming Xray disk images
• Burn Xray Images onto disks for patients
• Grab patients from cast room as needed for x-rays
• Greets patients. Provides compassion.
• Prompt patient movement throughout the Radiology Dept and Clinic
• Helps patients in & out of wheelchair as needed
• Problem solves basic and routine computer problems and x-ray processes
• Trains all incoming Patient Transporters on order entry and patient chart charging
• Assist with room preparation/disinfection and stocking supplies

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D.

SKILLS: Extraordinary customer service skills. Must be customer-focused.

ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels (patients, internal/external customers).

OTHER: Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires continuous walking patients to and from departments. Bending, stooping, lifting patients, pushing patients in wheelchairs. Etc.

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