PATIENT TRANSPORTER

PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Albuquerque, NM Job Details PRN $16.03•$17.86 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Working with geriatric patients Employee orientation English American Sign Language Patient safety High school diploma or GED Dispatching Clinical staff training Basic life support Conflict management Patient interaction Passenger pickup and drop-off Medical transportation experience Patient transport Geriatrics Entry level Training delivery Under 1 year Full Job Description Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 16.03/hr. Maximum Offer $ 17.86/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Patient Transport FTE:

0.05

PRN Shift:

Rotating Position Summary:

Responsible for providing safe, timely patient transportation and additional non-patient pick-up and delivery service in assigned areas. Cross-train and function as the departmental dispatcher as requested. Act as a role model to promote a positive work environment so that quality patient service and constructive staff attitudes are facilitated. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT TRANSPORT

•Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures

PROCEDURES

•Ensure timely completion of tasks according to departmental policies and procedures

PATIENT CARE

•Obtain essential information from Nurse regarding patient condition

COMMUNICATION

•Communicate with patients to inform of reason for transport and to promote learning

COMMUNICATION

•Communicate with staff to assure that patient is ready for transport

PATIENT CARE

•Maintain unit sign-in/sign-out sheets

POLICIES

•Comply with work environment routines according to hospital, nursing division and departmental policies and procedures

EQUIPMENT

•Safely and appropriately maintain and utilize equipment

TELEPHONE AND PAGER

•Use telephone and pager system

TRAINING

•Act as role model and precept the training, education and orientation of new staff as assigned

PATIENT CARE

•Cooperate in resolving conflict with those involved in a constructive manner

PATIENT CARE

•Maintain and enhance positive patient and staff interactions

PATIENT SAFETY 1

•Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

•Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

•Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

•Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

•Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:

Essential:

High School or GED Equivalent Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

Bilingual English/American Sign Language 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience Nurse aide or patient transporter experience

Credentials:

Essential:

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Minor Hazard•physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department:

Clinical Nursing Support