LEAD PATIENT TRANSPORT ASSISTANT - PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE

Status:

Full Time Shift:

7A - 3:3pm 40 hours/week

Exempt:

No Summary:

Responsible for daily workflow of patient transport holding area and notifying manager when workload reaches capacity requiring additional assistance. Acts as the primary point of communication in patient transport.

Other information:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.

Manual / Physical skill required:

Lifting, standing, walking for extended periods of time. Must be in good physical health, capable of standing on feet for long period of time, moving and lifting patients. The Lead Patient Transport Assistant will be required to successfully complete a checklist of skills. CPR Certification required.

Working Conditions:

Physical effort required Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids; must adhere to universal precautions.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Radiology Quality & Support Manager.

Physical Effort Required:

Strength:

Very Heavy Carry:

Frequently Stand:

Constantly Push:

Constantly Lift:

Frequently Walk:

Constantly Pull:

Constantly Sit:

Occasionally Responsibilities:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Organize the workflow and transport assignments daily. Act as the primary point of communication with radiology, nursing/ancillary units, emergency department, outside facilities sending patients by ambulance and any other transport related entity. Communicate delays timely. Log Acadian transport times. Schedule staff lunch breaks. Complete inspections of stretchers and wheelchairs to ensure in appropriate condition for use. Maintain cleanliness of equipment including monthly deep cleaning schedule. Teaches, promotes, and assesses for the use of proper body mechanics and transfer techniques for patient transport staff in the transfer of patients. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as appropriate. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Assist with lifting patients, and transporting patients to other departments while demonstrating proper body mechanics. Correctly uses the patient moving board as needed. Responsible for patient care while transporting. Check patient identification on armband against ticket to ride and verbally, if possible, with the patient. Ensure compliance with patient hand-off procedures. Observes all IV lines, chest tubes, O2 lines or other tubing carefully on all patients during transport. Adhere to mode of transport indicated. Pickup, deliver and store supplies and/or equipment in appropriate place. Promotes patient safety in all actions. Report equipment service issues as appropriate. Stocks linen and supplies in patient holding as needed. Offer assistance and/or instructions to patients, physicians, families and co-workers in a courteous and attentive manner. Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital.