Compassionate Patient Transport & Equipment Specialist

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Transporter to lift and move patients using proper body mechanics and to ensure patient comfort. Responsibilities include transporting patients and equipment, verifying patient identification, and documenting transport events with electronic systems.

No formal education is required and no experience is necessary; a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Demonstrated experience in customer service
• Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters within one month of start date.
• Ability to assess status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Ability to assess and determine the best routes within hospital to reach desired destinations.

Responsabilités

• Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics.
• Transports patients to their destinations. May also transport other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport.
• Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband.
• Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled.
• Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas. Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use. Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from soiled utility rooms.
• May be responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient medication, excluding controlled substances.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Customer service

Safe patient handling

Assess equipment status

Assess hospital routes

Formation

No Formal Education

Description du poste

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Transporter to lift and move patients using proper body mechanics and to ensure patient comfort. Responsibilities include transporting patients and equipment, verifying patient identification, and documenting transport events with electronic systems.

No formal education is required and no experience is necessary; a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.