Transporter

Mary Greeley Medical Center; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA is seeking a patient transport associate to move patients and materials between departments, ensuring patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.

You will perform rounds to collect specimens, deliver items, and assist with room turnover while following infection control policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
• Hands-only CPR competency.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Operate vehicles with automatic transmissions.
• Adhere to department and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials between nursing areas and diagnostic/clinical departments.
• Make frequent rounds to collect lab specimens and deliver items to proper areas.
• Transfer patient safely using appropriate equipment while ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Transport patients to home or other locations in a wheelchair-equipped vehicle.
• Maintain infection control practices and room turnover with EVS.
• Identify and report equipment or process issues promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

English language

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

• Under general supervision, transports patients and materials for Medical Center departments. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Position Responsibilities

• Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  • Prepares for and provides patient transport services from nursing areas to diagnostic and clinical areas (Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, C.T., Ultrasound, Radiation, GI Services, Respiratory Care, Pain Clinic, Radiation Oncology, OR, PACU, Ambulatory Care, ICCU, GI, Dialysis, Morgue).
  • Makes frequent and systematic rounds to and from nursing areas to pick up lab specimens, central supply equipment and sterile processing, delivering items to the appropriate areas within the medical center.
  • Transfers patient to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe transfer techniques while tending to patient comfort, safety and dignity.
  • Transports and accompanies dismissed patient to appropriate location.
  • Prepares for and provides patient transport service to pediatric, adolescent and adults.
  • Is knowledgeable of infection control and established policy/procedures.
  • Complies with DNV recommendations and guidelines.
  • Performs simple routines, i.e. connecting/disconnecting oxygen, telemetry devices as directed.
  • Assumes responsibility for administering basic life support (BLS) until clinical/medical staff arrives.
  • Reports problems such as delays, faulty equipment, equipment shortage, etc.
  • Maintains the department in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Removes linens, trash and potentially infectious medical waste from patient care areas and assists EVS with room turnover.
  • Retrieves, decontaminates and moves to storage all reusable patient medical equipment between patient use according to established
  • Identifies mechanical and structural deficiencies in assigned area and reports them for repair.
  • Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients and their families, colleagues, medical staff and the public
  • Performs tasks as assigned to support all Guest Services functions in order to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Transports patients to home other locations outside of the medical center by use of a wheelchair equipped vehicle.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  • Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
• Organizational Requirements:
  • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possession of a current valid driver's license and must maintain eligibility for coverage under Mary Greeley Medical Center’s insurance policy.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Hands-only CPR competency
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with automatic transmissions.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability to use telephone, PC and pager system.
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
  • Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
  • Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances
  • Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions
  • Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures
  • Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • Previous related work experience in a health care facility is preferred
  • Skill in the use of transport equipment and or/techniques