A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
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JOB SUMMARY
The transporter performs a variety of duties, to include the transportation of patients and the distribution of supplies and equipment in a way that meets the mission of the NCH Healthcare System.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Other duties may be assigned. Performs patient transportation to meet facility, patient, technical, and managerial needs. Performs transport services, to include selecting, stocking, labeling, mailing, and delivery of medical supplies, food products, and other material items needing transport services. Perform 12 Lead EKG and utilizes accurate lead placement, acquires artifact free tracings. Organizes assigned workload to meet facility needs. Complies with safety requirements and resolves problems relating to the delivery of patients, supplies, and equipment. Assists with pick-up and delivery needs for special functions relating to other departments. Assists in the retrieval and replenishment of medication from pharmacy as needed per nursing supervisor request. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement programs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of High School or GED required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Basic computer knowledge:
ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.
