PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Independence Health System Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a patient transport role to move patients and supplies across the hospital. The position emphasizes safety and proper handling of equipment, with on-the-job training provided and a preference for prior patient transport experience.

Ideal candidates should be able to read and follow instructions, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Physical demands include frequent standing and walking during shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• On-the-job training provided; high school diploma preferred.
• Some experience with patients and transport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and miscellaneous supplies throughout the hospital.
• Keep equipment clean and maintained.

Skills

Reading and writing

Instruction following

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for transporting patients and miscellaneous supplies throughout the hospital. Equipment is to be kept clean and maintained.

Education

• Minimum: Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Act 33/73 clearances

Preferred: Friends & Family CPR

Experience

• Minimum: On the job training will be provided.
• Preferred: Some experience working with patients and transport.

Other Requirements

Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Responsible to safely transport a single patient labeled oral contrast to appropriate nursing units.

Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
• Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
• Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

• Standing*- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT
• Walking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT
• Sitting- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL
• Stooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending*- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Climbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL
• Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
• Stairs- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
• Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
• Crawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
• Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
• Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT
• Seeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

• Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
  • FREQUENT - 20# - 50#
  • OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#
• Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
  • FREQUENT- 20# - 50#
  • OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#
• Lift* - Floor to Waist
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#
• Lift*- Waist to shoulder
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#
• Lift*- Shoulder to overhead
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#
• Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
  • OCCASIONAL
  • Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

• Working alone* - OCCASIONAL
• Working in cramped quarters- OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions- FREQUENT
• Working with hands in water- OCCASIONAL
• Use of power tools- N/A
• Working on ladders/scaffolding- N/A
• Exposure to vibration- OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to dust- OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to noise (constant)- FREQUENT
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing* - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces* - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- N/A
• Working with bloodborne pathogens*- OCCASIONAL

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

• Sedentary to Light - OCCASIONAL
• Medium - CONSTANT
• Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A