Patient Transporter - Transporters - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM transports inpatients and outpatients to designated hospital destinations, assisting patient care staff and ensuring safety. The role supports departments during patient transfers, handling equipment and maintaining clean work areas according to protocols.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; prior medical environment experience is preferred, with BLS certification required or obtained within two weeks of hire. Per diem shifts are available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate wheelchairs, gurneys, electric beds, cell phones and pagers.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments in preparing patients for transport and move them safely.
• Transport patients to various departments in a timely manner.
• Provide basic patient care within training while en-route.
• Assist with positioning patients for procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of environment and equipment per protocols.
• Operate transport equipment per instructions.
• Coordinate with dispatch to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Patient handling

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchairs

Gurneys

Electric beds

Cell phones

Digital pagers

Job description

Summary:

Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assists departments in preparing patients for transport; transporting patients to various departments in the hospital in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides maintenance level patient care as training allows while transporting patient to destination.
• Assists patient care staff in transferring and positioning patients for procedures and treatments.
• Assists patient care and ancillary departments in keeping the environment and associated equipment clean and ready for use per department-specific protocols.
• Operates equipment in accordance with hospital and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Transports patients by bed, stretcher or wheelchair to and from their destinations, observing safety precautions. Provides ‘lift assist’ to all departments when requested in bed watch. Uses lifting equipment for any patients that require 2 or more people to transfer/lift.
• Correctly and appropriately uses infection control devices, including clothing and equipment, at all times to protect self, patient and other staff.
• Works with dispatch and/or any other requesting department to promptly meet patient care needs, to include prioritizing use of scarce resources when necessary.
• Picks up and delivers documents, medical supplies and equipment throughout facility.
• Demonstrates a cooperative, respectful and helpful manner to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

Requirements:

Education:

• High School or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
• Ability to learn to use the following:
  • Wheelchairs
  • Gurneys
  • electric beds
  • cell phones
  • digital pagers
• Effective human relations skills
• Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
• Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed