Transporter - Patient Transportation

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Patient Transporter in the Patient Transportation department to accurately and efficiently move patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and related equipment between nursing units and ancillary departments.

You will use transport devices safely, monitor patients for changes, assist with tubes and devices, apply proper body mechanics, and report issues to staff promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to meet CPR for Healthcare Provider, NCI training and safety device requirements.
• Ability to operate flow meters on E-Cylinders and to provide exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using approved devices.
• Observe patients for changes and report promptly to staff.
• Handle patient tubes, IVs, and other equipment correctly.
• Transport patients using proper procedures.
• Use body mechanics to transfer and position patients.
• Identify and refer to repairs for transportation equipment.

Skills

Patient handling & safety

CPR Certification

Customer service oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department: Patient Transportation

Job Family: Service

Work Shift 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

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• 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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

• 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: 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

About Us

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.

Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.