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.
The purpose of this position is to assist the MRI Technologist with patient care and performing clerical duties.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Completes and adheres to knowledge gained through annual employee education (CPR, competency, safety, etc.). Adheres to hospital policies of time and attendance. Offers input for the improvement of patient care. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patient, employees, hospital, and physicians. Shows flexibility in working various shifts. Makes appropriate recommendations and/or participates in the implementation of change in order to improve overall quality of service. Recognizes self-responsibility and accountability for own practice. Works harmoniously with other healthcare personnel. Uses Personal Protective Equipment and utilizes standard precautions (former Universal Precautions) when performing tasks presenting the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids. Demonstrates an awareness of the continuing changes taking place in the role of this job. Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of AHF. Supports strategic organizational goals. Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times. Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times. (Patient history, explanation of limited examination, etc.) Properly and safely positions the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient. Communicates all pertinent information to patient or person responsible. Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns. Performs POC creatinine testing on outpatients as needed. Clerical duties include answering the phone, scheduling inpatients, coordinating add-ons and call backs, screening patients, and communicating with nursing regarding inpatients.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education/Experience High School Diploma Preferred one-year experience in healthcare Integrity, honestly, fairness, possesses vision All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING
Variable shifts with weekends Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours
Never Occasional 10-33% Frequent 34-65% Continuous 66% of the day Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs x 10-20 lbs x 20-35 lbs x 35-50 lbs x 50-75 lbs x 75-100 lbs x over 100 lbs x Forward Reaching x Overhead Reaching x Standing x Walking x Sitting x Stairs/Ladder x Bending Stooping x Pushing Pulling 0-10 lbs x 10-20 lbs x 20-35 lbs x 35-50 lbs x 50-100 lbs x over 100 lbs x Grasping/repetitive sustained x Fine motor coordination x
Vision:
Near/Far x
Hearing:
ordinary conversation/other x
HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY
Category 1 - tasks that involve high risk to exposure of blood, body fluids or tissues.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman, or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.
