Clinical Transport Tech II

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Patient Transport Coordinator to ensure safe and effective patient transport throughout the healthcare facility. The role requires monitoring patients’ conditions and coordinating with healthcare professionals for optimal service delivery. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in direct patient care.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• One year of direct patient care and monitoring experience required.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Advanced monitoring education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient transport and monitors their condition during procedures.
• Maintains patient documentation and communicates with healthcare professionals.
• Prepares routine reports and contributes to departmental activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition Number: 150354

Requisition Number: 150354
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Evening/Night
Shift Details: 6:45pm-7:15am, Up to Every Other Weekend, Rotating Holidays

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Coordinates the monitoring transport patient flow throughout CMC. Transports patients independently monitoring the patient’s condition en route and during procedures. Monitor and interprets EKG rhythms. Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs.

• Plans, directs and coordinates daily work flow in department. In addition, priorities and coordinates in-conjunction with the manager of radiology and multiple other departments to manage monitored patient flow.
• Maintains awareness of overall monitoring department functions and status of all patients en route, during procedure, and in the Monitoring Transition area. Utilizes effective triage skills to determine patient prioritization in flow. Identifies and coordinates various disciplines needed to support patient in transport.
• Able to work independently adapts to fluctuation in work demands by adjusting staff scheduling based on projected patient flow. Makes recommendations to management based on identified trends.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of Clinical information systems for data entry and retrieval. Inputs, maintains, and updates monitoring transport database.
• Prepares routine and non routine special reports including gathering and summarizing data.
• Coordinates orientation process for new staff. Completes appropriate documentation and feedback in conjunction with leadership to orientee.
• Reviews patient’s charts for monitoring/procedure order verification. Request changes as needed in conjunction with RN. Documents database and patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates thorough and complete documentation skills. Appropriately reports changes in EKG rhythms and patient status to licensed staff and or physician.
• Utilizes effective communication skills. Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology. Delegates triage call to appropriate skill set. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and/or other health care professionals.
• Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinical disciplines to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between area of care within the hospital. Continuously observes EKG monitors and patient status.
• Maintain a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Knowledgeable of patient’s rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/ departmental operational excellence targets.

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One year of direct patient care and monitoring experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: None required. EMT or NA preferred. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Basic monitoring course or challenge, NA course or challenge.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Advanced-monitoring education successfully completed as directed by the department.Basic Computer skills & knowledge of micro-soft office suites.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Recruiter: DEIDRE A WILKES
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
Referral Bonus Program Reward Amount (if eligible): $0.00
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.