Transporter Mon - Fri 11 pm - 7:30 am with rotating weekends

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis is seeking a Transporter to move patients, specimens, and equipment with care and efficiency. You will verify IDs, assess safety before lifts, and provide escort services as needed, always upholding HIPAA and iRESPECT standards.

You will also help maintain equipment and logs, and respond to emergencies with nursing staff. The role requires CPR/BLS certification during orientation, and some healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• CPR and BLS certifications must be obtained during orientation.
• Some healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients safely.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens and equipment safely throughout the hospital.
• Check patient IDs and assess safety before lifts.
• Assist with transferring patients into beds, chairs or stretchers using proper techniques.
• Operate and maintain department equipment; clean and secure supplies.
• Record transport information in the log system and communicate with staff.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with nursing staff as needed.
• Maintain department records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Work as part of a team; night, weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Skills

CPR

BLS

Healthcare experience

Patient transport

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare training

Tools

Log system

Job description

A Brief OverviewProvides timely transport of patients and delivers specimens and equipment to and from all areas of the hospital in accordance with established practices and standards.What you will doProvides timely transport of patients, specimens and equipment in accordance with established practices and standards. • Responds to assignments and provides timely transport of patients (via wheelchair, beds or stretcher) throughout the hospital. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population patient in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. • Checks ID band prior to transporting patients. • Assesses patient’s needs before each lift, move or ambulation for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury when dealing with all age groups. • Secures proper equipment and assists in transferring patients into beds, chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers utilizing proper techniques. • Provides patient escort services as needed. • Transports charts, specimens, records, equipment and supplies to and from department in a safe and timely manner.Monitors and obtains trip information via the automated patient tracking system. • Comprehends assignment. • Accepts job in system. • Records job information in log report/system for referencing purposes.Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. • Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). • Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies utilized during transports. • Cleans equipment after use and returns to proper storage area when no longer needed. This includes beds, wheelchairs and other equipment utilized within department.Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration. • Interacts and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. • Informs nursing and transportation of any incidents/problems. • Assists personnel when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.Maintains required department records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Participates in facility performance improvement and safety programs.Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shift to provide continuous Transportation coverage as required.QualificationsQualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescence, adult, and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates RequiredCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification must be obtained during orientation process Required orBCLS - Basic Life Support certification must be obtained during orientation process RequiredSome experience in Healthcare or related facilities, as well some on-the-job training PreferredPhysical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly