Patient Transporter Job at South Shore Health
Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor of the Patient Transport Department, the patient transporter will function within the guidelines of South Shore Health’s policies and procedures. A patient transporter is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed, and the safe transport of non-patient transport requests.
Job Description
1 - Transports patients in a safe, timely manner.
a - Picks up patients and transports to designated area within 18–20 minutes.
2 - Is courteous and professional at all times.
a - Transporters will maintain a professional, courteous attitude toward patient, co–workers and all departments daily.
3 - Transports lab specimens from all areas (lab, ambulatory, etc.).
a - Lab specimens will be transported with universal precautions carried out.
4 - Transports blood and blood products.
a - Universal precautions will prevail.
5 - Transports pharmacy and STAT medications as needed.
a - Drugs will be delivered STAT to requesting units.
6 - In time of emergency, brings code cart.
a - Immediately on hearing code 9 call, cart is brought to designated unit.
7 - Discharges patients following proper procedure (stop at Cashier).
a - Upon notification of discharge, patient is safely brought to main entrance.
8 - Transports x–ray reports, medical records and all other equipment necessary, O2, etc.
a - Safely handles gas cylinders and safely applies patient oxygen administration devices under direct Nursing supervision.
b - All medical records, x–ray, lab, etc., reports are brought to designated area as soon as possible.
9 – Receives Training in Epic and uses the Epic Rover Application and iPod appropriately.
a – all transport requests are to be acknowledged, marked in progress, delayed, and completed in a timely manner.
b – Notifies dispatcher of all delays exceeding 10 minutes and any postponed requests.
10 – Dons and doffs personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately when moving patients that are on isolation for infections (COVID, TB, Flu, MRSA, etc).
a – Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction.
b – Disinfects stretchers, wheelchairs after transporting all patients.
c – Is fitted for N95 mask upon hire.
11 - Attends mandatory in–services as required by South Shore Health. CPR certified.
a - Biannually attendance at in–service mandatory; i.e., CPR.
12 - Clarifies instructions and asks guidance when necessary
a - Transporters ask for clarification on each call as needed.
13 - Accurately informs Nurse and Unit Coordinator of patient departure and return to unit.
a - Informs departments of patient departure and return as soon as possible.
14 - Procures needed supplies and equipment as needed in a cost–effective manner.
a - Supplies necessary for the running of the department are procured daily and weekly as necessary.
15 – Safely transports patients with Suicidal Ideation.
a – Security/Public Safety will assist all Dispatch Attendants that are moving patients that are a suicide risk.
16 - Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly patient environment.
a – cleans stretchers and wheelchairs with disinfecting wipes between each patient movement.
b – Performs hand hygiene before and after coming in contact with patient.
17 - Maintains on–going communication with the nurse assigned to the patient.
a – verifies with the nurse if the patient is independent, or needs more than 1 person, or a slide board to transfer patient.
18 - Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
General Activity - Frequent Standing/Walking Required, No Driving
Motion - Frequent Activity Required-pushing, pulling, lifting, bending
Motor Skills - Use of hands required, Use of feet required
Weight/Force Lifting required
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes
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