Patient Care
Assess the transportation needs of the patient.
Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Assist with the transport of patients requiring oxygen and IV therapy.
Ensure the safe and proper handling of oxygen tanks and IV equipment during transport.
Monitor patients’ conditions during transport and report any changes to the nursing staff.
Provide comfort and reassurance to patients during transport.
Documentation
Documents all requests for transport service in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system.
Possesses knowledge of electronic tracking system and Safety Solutions.
Maintenance
Maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, etc., in a clean and sanitary condition as well as proper working order.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Must be able to recognize changes or abnormalities in patient condition and report same.
Must have the ability to prioritize, assist, and perform numerous transport functions.
Must recognize patients in need of assistance and activate appropriate resources when needed.
Must communicate with a diverse group of people.
Must project a professional and personable image to patients, family members, staff, and other customers.
Must interact and communicate information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
Must be service oriented
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Frequently
Sitting. Rarely
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occasionally
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Occasionally
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Salary Range
$15.07-$18.84
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required
Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR
