Transporter - Per Diem/ 2nd Shift

Responsibilities:

• Performs patient transportation services using stretcher, wheelchair, wheeled-bed, or morgue stretcher following specific instructions of transportation dispatcher, nurse, or Administrative Coordinator. 
• Responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient's chart to and from unit with each patient transport.
•  Assists nursing staff in transferring patient from bed, wheelchair, or stretcher, and assists in patient ambulation upon request.
•  Keeps log of daily assignments and accurately documents patient transport activity on the electronic medical record.
• Checks patient identification to assure transport of correct patients 100% of the time. 
• Reports noted discrepancies to nurse in charge immediately, prior to transport. 
•  Reports any problems or difficulties encountered in the performance of their duties immediately to Transportation Dispatcher and documenting these difficulties.

  QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:

• High School education or equivalent, ability to read, write, and speak English 
• Related Work Experience Previous experience in a health care setting preferred. 

• Heart-Saver CPR within First 90 days AND CPI within the First 90 days