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Rapides Regional Medical Center
Patient Transport
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$30,545 / year median in Louisiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Rapides Regional Medical Center Patient Transport PRN As Needed Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications The transporter will utilize various types of equipment to transport patients and/or items to pre-determined destinations in a timely manner. What you will do in this role: Follows established departmental procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification and verifying with nursing staff. Transports patients, charts, specimens and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner 100% of the time. Provides emergency patient assistance as needed. Reports to nursing and notifies nursing staff of patient being transported and destination. Verifies the mode of transportation. Obtains patient chart, necessary paperwork, required linens and/or equipment. Initiates or assists in transfer process of patients from bed to mode of transportation. Requests and obtains instruction/assistance from nursing staff for patients that require isolation techniques, two-person lifts, bedpan/restroom assistance or that have support devices requiring special handling. Returns patient to bed using proper transfer techniques 100% of the time to avoid injury to patient and/or self. Notifies dispatcher of completion of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed. If a delay or problem occurs in transporting a patient, transporter informs dispatcher immediately and proceeds according to instruction issued. Returns equipment promptly to proper location after use, using proper infection control procedures. Notifies supervisor when equipment is deficient. Willingly wears radio equipment. Communicates professionally and according to department guidelines while utilizing radio equipment. Maintains radio equipment by returning it daily in good condition. Transport efficiency @ 15 minutes per transport or less. Transport percentage of transports within standard 98% or better.