Patient Transporter KAL

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a patient transport teammate to move patients safely between care areas, prepare carts and beds, and assist in expediting supplies.

You will support nursing staff, assist with procedures as directed, obtain basic vitals, and ensure patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.

This role requires good body mechanics, CPR certification, and adherence to hospital policies in a busy operative and outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and equipment operation.
• Ability to maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between care areas using proper body mechanics.
• Prepares carts/beds for post-op transfers and assists in delivering supplies.
• Transports specimens and handles lab-related tasks as needed.
• Assists nursing staff with lifting, positioning, and other procedures.

Skills

Patient transport

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Reports to Coordinator, Manager, and/or Director. Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics. Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Transport and Positioning

• Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Prepares the cart/bed for patients' post-op transfer.
• Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.
• Assists families to designated locations.
• Ensures that patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and positioning patients on to transport cart, wheelchair, and patient bed.

Outpatient Surgery Activities

• Assists with shaves and preps including CHG Wipes as needed and per OR guidelines.
• Performs terminal cleaning of OPS cubicles and carts on a regular basis.
• Makes lab runs, picks up/returns blood products, documents appropriate Blood bank requirements.
• Cleans patient nourishment refrigerator monthly.
• Daily documents the patient nourishment refrigerator temperature.
• Daily checks and changes the needle boxes in the department as needed.
• Obtains 12-lead EKG's.
• Taking and recording vital signs including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; also measuring and recording standing or bed scale weights
• Obtain blood glucose samples and documents accordingly.
• Discontinues IV catheters when directed.
• Follows infection prevention policy at all times. Utilizes standard work when cleaning rooms between patients.
• Assists nurse with other procedures as directed.

Supplies

• Assists in expediting the delivery of needed supplies from center core tote system to the OPS.
• Picks up and returns all types of supplies and equipment from CPD and Pharmacy.
• Orders stock inventory supplies using established par levels for cost control and assumes responsibility for restocking when supplies arrive.
• Keeps linen areas, warmers, and supply cart supplied and orderly.
• Reports damaged equipment to engineering, such as bad wheels, squeaks, etc.
• Assists with clean-up/setup of cubicles in OPS.

Education and Training

• Attends minimum of 50% of unit meetings and is responsible for 100% of information shared at meetings.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel as requested.
• Completes annual skills verification as determined by clinical needs and as documented by OPS Educator.

Contributes To The Overall Effectiveness Of The Department By

• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Must maintain current CPR certification. Patient care experience in acute facility or free-standing ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic knowledge of abbreviations and medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and safe use.
• Maintain proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Knowledge of Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to aseptic techniques and practices.

Working Conditions

• At risk for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.