Patient Transporter

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Full-time Patient Transporter to move patients to tests and procedures, and assist with admissions and discharge. You will use wheelchairs, stretchers, and transfer devices while following safety guidelines and maintaining patient dignity.

Ideal candidates include a high school diploma or GED, three months of related experience, and BLS certification, with a willingness to work the evening shift including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of job related experience.
• BLS certification.
• Prior related medical experience.

Responsabilités

• Coordinates with medical personnel to move patients to tests, procedures, admissions or discharge.
• Helps patients in and out of bed or to mobility aids like wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Uses patient handling equipment and transfer devices per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques.
• Works cooperatively with team and keeps supervisor informed.
• Cleans mobility equipment after use according to policy.
• Observes and reports patient reactions during delivery.
• Provides compassionate support and assistance to patients and families.
• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA and healthcare regulations.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and infection control standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Patient transport

Body mechanics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Patient handling equipment

Wheelchairs and stretchers

Transfer devices

Description du poste

Position Summary:

Transports patients to and from various areas of the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly and safely. Under supervision, performs patient handling including the tasks of lifting, transferring and repositioning patients. Utilizes patient handling equipment that assists in lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients in accordance with guidelines to minimize injury risks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other medical personnel to take patients from their current location to designated locations for medical tests or procedures, surgery, admission, discharge as directed.
• Helps patients in and out of bed, or using wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their destination.
• Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor specifications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.
• Appropriately cleans mobility equipment after each patient use (i.e. walkers, lifting equipment) per hospital policy.
• Observes and reports patient’s reaction to delivery process to appropriate personnel.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of job related experience.
• BLS certification
• Prior related medical experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26011041
• Daily Work Times: 2:00PM - 10:30 PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes