Transporter

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Transport Technician to safely move patients between the nursing floor and Radiology or other departments. You will work as part of a team to meet department needs and ensure accurate handoffs and patient safety.

The role requires good communication, critical thinking, and safe body mechanics. Training of students during rotation and adherence to isolation practices are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, their families and co-workers at handoffs and other times as needed.
• Must possess critical thinking skills and have a perception of what the patient needs.
• Safe body mechanics to help prevent injury.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients for Radiology and ancillary departments to and from the nursing floor.
• Picks up laundry and restocks linens; maintains cleanliness of transportation equipment.
• Performs patient tracking workflow processes and adheres to isolation practices.
• Oversees training of students during Transport rotation.
• Communicate information during handoffs to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Skills

Safe body mechanics

Good communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work ShiftVariable/Rotating ShiftsScheduled Weekly Hours0SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by safely transporting patients to and from a nursing floor to radiology or another ancillary department. Will work as a team to meet the needs of the business, hospital and department.Job DescriptionJob DutiesEnsure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.Transport patients for the Radiology Department as well as for Ancillary departments to and from the nursing floor for procedures.Picks up laundry throughout Radiology department and restocks linens.Maintains cleanliness of transportation equipment.Performs patient tracking workflow processesUtilizes and follows proper Isolation PracticesOversees training of students during Transport rotationWorks as a team to meet the needs of the business and helps in the department as needed.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSafe body mechanics to help prevent injury.Good communication skills.Must possess critical thinking skills and have a perception of what the patient needs.Professional ExperiencePrevious work or training in medical setting preferred.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of diploma.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Physical RequirementsMedium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.