Transporter - Selby Central Transport - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a dedicated Transporter to move patients safely between hospital departments and to vehicles on discharge. The role involves assisting patients in and out of various transport modes, handling equipment and specimens, and observing confidentiality and care standards.

The transporter will also round on departments when not actively transporting to anticipate needs, maintain timelines, and support patient and family comfort throughout procedures and transport

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by assisting them in and out of taxis, ambulances, cars, and helicopters; moving them to and from treatment areas and operating rooms.
• Transports equipment and supplies to assigned areas; transports laboratory specimens.
• Transports deceased patients following protocols and delivers them to the morgue.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Transporter is responsible for contributing to the customer’s experience of excellent care by providing safe and timely transport between departments in the hospital or to their vehicles upon discharge. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of taxis, ambulances, cars, and helicopters; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas, and operating rooms; using wheelchairs or moveable beds.Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity.Transports equipment and supplies, delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.Transports laboratory specimens by picking-up specimens and delivering them to specified laboratory and following all safety and exposure precautions.Transports deceased patients by following protocols and delivering them to the morgue.Rounding on department when not actively transporting to determine needs for and providing assistance as necessary.Utilizes A.I.D.E.T. with all patient interactions.Maintains compliance in RQI.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:High school diploma, GED or equivalent training and/or experience required.BLS certification required.Additional requirement for Student Transporter:Enrolled in college or adult technical training for the current/next semester required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision, good communication and interpersonal skills, good use of body mechanics, good time management skills, and the ability to work in an environment with changing priorities.Ability to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.