Patient Transporter (Internal Transportation)

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter (Internal Transportation) in Keene, NH. The role focuses on safe, timely transport of patients and clinical information across the hospital campus, using equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and lift devices.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, responding to transport requests, and supporting nursing with vented patients. On-site, full-time position with daytime hours and some weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High-School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire and renewed bi annually.
• CHT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and visitors safely within the campus using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and mobility equipment.
• Verify patient name bands prior to transport and document transfers in EPIC where applicable.
• Assist nursing with "Vented Patients" and respond to outside transport requests.
• Maintain and clean stretchers, wheelchairs, IV poles, O2 holders and related supplies; report equipment needs.

Education

High-School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification within 90 days of hire

CHT (Certified Healthcare Transporter) within 6 months

Job description

Patient Transporter (Internal Transportation)

Cheshire Medical Center · Patient Transport (Internal)

Keene , NH

Service/Trade

Full-time 40 hours/week , Days , Monday - Friday 11:30-8 pm e/o weekend, rotation holidays. Weekend hours will be 7am - 3:30 PM

Responsible for the safe, courteous and timely "patient centered" transport of patients and various forms of clinical information within the campus. Respond to directions in a courteous and professional manner. Utilizes e-DH EPIC system regarding the pick-up, delivery, completion, delays and changes of assignment. Transports patients / visitors of all ages, via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, morgue cart, to and from lobbies, clinical, ancillary, and support departments. Patient name bands must be verified prior to each transport. Functions independently. Escorts ambulatory patients. Performs surface to surface transfer of patients during the transport process as required. Transfers all patients and related items using appropriate equipment including: SLIPP Sheets, Slide Boards, Hover Mat, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, Hoyer Lifts, and patient room ceiling lifts. Support nursing with "Vented Patients" and respond to outside patient transport requests. Maintain stretchers, stretcher mattresses, and wheelchairs, IV poles and bases, O2 holders, including inventory, preventive maintenance, and cleaning, disinfect, and "make up" stretchers with sheets. Exchange mattresses as requested on floor. Set up traction within the hospital. Maintain, clean and organizetraction supplies. Perform traction roundup as necessary. Make requests for new equipment / supplies as necessary. A High-School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Previous hospital experience preferred. On the job training provided. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification within 90 days of hire date and maintained with renewal on bi annual basis. CHT (Certified Healthcare Transporter) within 6 months of hire.