Compassionate Patient Transporter (Per Diem)

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Per Diem transporter to safely and efficiently move patients to all hospital areas. You will handle transport of charts and specimens with confidentiality and assist with oxygen tank checks and equipment servicing.

Responsibility includes accurate patient identification, logging with Tele Tracking, IVR usage, rapid trip responses, and infection control practices. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital.
• Transport charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner.
• Rounding of Oxygen tanks on a daily basis and possess ability to inspect gauges to determine when an oxygen tank and/or regulator needs servicing.
• Use of proper log-in log-out procedures using the Tele Tracking automated system.
• Proper use of IVR for all trips.
• Respond to transport trip request within 10 minutes from the time the trip alert is relayed to the beeper with proper equipment and linens.
• Verify patient identity by checking Patients Name, D.O.B and Medical Record Number on wristband verifying it to the patient's chart.
• Reviewing the Stamford Hospital Express Pass with the RN’s and properly communicating patient information with testing department.
• Maintain and clean all transportation equipment based on established infection control guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking a Per Diem transporter to safely and efficiently move patients to all hospital areas. You will handle transport of charts and specimens with confidentiality and assist with oxygen tank checks and equipment servicing.

Responsibility includes accurate patient identification, logging with Tele Tracking, IVR usage, rapid trip responses, and infection control practices. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.