Transporter-Part Time-Variable

capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and equipment between nursing units and departments. You will ensure safety, operate transport devices correctly, and support the nursing team in delivering quality patient care.

The role emphasizes timely transport, attention to patient condition changes, and proper use of transport systems and safety devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in patient transportation; hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• CPR for Healthcare Provider, NCI training; ability to use restraints, seclusion and safety devices.
• Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meters on E-Cylinders.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with appropriate devices safely and in a timely manner.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and report to supervisor/nursing staff.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for handling patient tubes, IVs and equipment.
• Demonstrate proper transport procedures for patients.
• Use proper body mechanics when discharging, transferring and positioning patients.
• Identify transportation equipment needing repair and follow steps to repair.
• Operate Rover device with EPIC Transport Command Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Caring for diverse patient ages

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rover device

EPIC Transport Command Center

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Patient Transportation

Job Family

Service

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Accurately and efficiently transport patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and traction equipment to and from the nursing units and ancillary departments. Use transport equipment correctly ensuring safety measures are adhered to. Cleans, repairs and maintains equipment for operability. Support the philosophy of nursing to provide better patient care.

Major Job Functions

• Transport patients with appropriate and approved devices safely and in a timely manner
• Observe patients for any changes in condition and report these promptly to shift supervisor and appropriate nursing staff
• Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IV's and other patient equipment
• Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients
• Utilize proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients during transport
• Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate steps to repair equipment for safe use
• Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training : High school diploma or equivalent required
• Work Experience : 1 year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required : Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Ability to meet and maintain requirements of a healthcare transporter
• Ability to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices
• Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
• Ability to display exemplary customer service skills
• Good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately
• Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Ability to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including postmortem transport
• Ability to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients
• Ability to assume awkward positions
• Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center and detached buildings as necessary
• May require moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
• Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication
• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity