The Transporter is responsible for providing patient transportation in accordance with the Nursing Plan of Care and Medical/Surgical Standards of Care and Practice. The Transporter may provide basic life support to the ill or injured patient while being transported to and from departments within the hospital. S/he performs other duties as assigned or directed that are within the scope and abilities of the individual's training. The Transporter may interact with patients and/or families, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. |
Patient Care * Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested to include transport of patients on oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, and appropriate drips. * With assistance, transfers patients to or from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers as needed. * During discharge, assists patients in and out of vehicles and escorts or transports them to and from hospital lobby and open doors. * Keeps RN informed of any changes in patient behaviors/status. * Ensures wheelchair parts in each department/area of need. * Sanitizes equipment. * May respond to supply delivery needs or courier duties. |
Administrative * Accurately utilizes the patient flow system to respond to and complete transport jobs. *Maybe required to perform site observation audits (i.e., hand hygiene audits) * Ensures accurate and timely completion of transport documentation (ie., Ticket to Ride) * Communicates patient information/incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care. |
Education * Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research. * Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers. * Works collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars. |
Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner. * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. * If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame. * Maintains timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses. |
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