Patient & Equip Transporter
Company: Advocate Health Care
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Major Responsibilities: Lifts and transports patients to and
from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and
securing patient using proper body mechanics. Ensures the comfort
of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets. Follows all
posted precaution signs. Transports patients to their destinations.
May also be responsible for transporting other items such as
patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other
equipment to their destinations. Contacts clinical staff
immediately regarding changes to a patient''s condition, or if an
issue arises with patient''s equipment during transport. Verifies
and documents correct patient identification by comparing
information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband.
Using electronic software, the transporter will track when
assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled,
Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas.
Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use.
Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all
times. May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from
soiled utility rooms. May be responsible for pick-up and delivery
of patient medication, excluding controlled substances. Licensure,
Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support
(BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American
Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required. Education
Required: No Formal Education. Experience Required: No experience
required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Excellent
Communication Skills Demonstrated experience in customer service
Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters
within one month of start date. Ability to assess status of
equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition. Ability to
assess and determine the best routes within hospital to reach
desired destinations. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to walk up to 95% of the workday. Must be able to sit,
stand, walk, lift, squat, bent and twist at various times
throughout the workday. Exposed to blood and body fluids,
contagious diseases, biohazrardous materials and radiation hazards
throughout the workday, therefore, protective clothing must be worn
as necessary. Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to
perform the job, including repetitive use of feet required in
working with surgical carts. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team
member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations
will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
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