PATIENT TRANSPORTER (HHA REQUIRED) Position Available In Westchester, New York

PATIENT TRANSPORTER

(HHA

REQUIRED

) Sprain Brook Manor – 3.3 Scarsdale, NY Job Details Per diem Up to $19 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications 1 year Entry level

Full Job Description Responsibilities Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves Summary:

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients Never transports patients in severe pain Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned