Patient Transporter

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a Patient Transporter to support hospital departments by safely transporting patients and equipment. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and requires a high school diploma or GED. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a hospital setting and must complete CPR training shortly after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CPR Training required within 45 days of hire.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to scheduled destinations.
• Prioritize exceptional customer service.
• Follow infection control procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Transport safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Patient transport software

Handheld devices

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Support the hospital departments by transporting patients and equipment to various destinations within the facility safely, efficiently, and with the utmost customer service to improve patient throughput and increase patient and staff satisfaction. Transporting patients involves the safe use of wheelchairs, stretchers, wagons, and hospital beds where training is provided and competency validated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritizes exceptional customer service with strong communication skills and conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
• Receives relevant patient information from caregiver prior to transport.
• Transports patients to scheduled destinations using safe transfer techniques.
• Ensures receiving area is aware of patient’s arrival.
• Follows all infection prevention and control procedures including proper transports for patients on isolation.
• Appropriately disinfects patient transport equipment after use and deposits used linen in receptacles.
• Removes and reports broken patient transport equipment for proper follow up.
• Accurately uses the patient transport software to appropriately accept and complete patient transport requests as well as document delays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None Required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Previous work experience with pediatrics preferred.
• Use of computer to include handheld devices is required.
• CPR Training required and/or obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Capable of successfully completing duties without constant supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions found in the healthcare setting can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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