Patient Transporter- thru Part-time

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred or GED
• Must be able to read and write well
• On the job training if necessary, but patient care experience is desired
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must pass strength testing and requirements
• CPR required

• Responsible to OPS/Endo/Pain Management Nurse Manager, then following the OCH Chain of Command.
• Workers supervised - None

• Standing/Walking - Continuous. The transporters are on their feet the majority of the shift to perform indirect patient care as well as completing other assigned functions of their job.
• Bending - Frequent. Bending is required in most job activities related to patient care. The transporters should be able to maneuver in small areas, such as plugging in electrical equipment and in emergency situations.
• Climbing/Reaching - Occasional. The transporter should be able to climb small ladders, steps or stools when placing supplies on storage shelves, etc. The transporter should be able to reach in order to place supplies and equipment on storage shelves.
• Push/Pull - Frequent. The transporter often performs push/pull motion when transporting patient and moving equipment on various floor surfaces.
• Handling/Lifting 0‑100 lbs. - Frequent. The transporter may need to lift and help handle objects from 1‑300 lbs. Assistance in moving patients and push/pull activity is frequently done. Due to the physical demand, transporters will be allowed to utilize the Wellness Healthplex.
• Manual Dexterity - Hands:
  Simple grasp - Continuous;
  Firm grasp - Frequent;
  Fine manipulation - Frequent.
• Feet - Standing and walking continuous and/or frequent.
• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing - Continuous. Speaking – Able to communicate verbally with co‑workers and patients;
  Hearing – Able to hear normal communication with/without correction;
  Seeing – 20/20 vision with/without corrective lenses.

Serves all patient populations when transporting and transferring of patients is needed.

• 1. Escorts patients to the destination. Greets patient, introduces self, and orients patients and visitors to surroundings including call bell, bathroom, telephone, and thermostat.
• 2. Verifies patient identify with two patient identifiers. Ensures that every patient has an armband avoiding operative extremity.
• 3. Assists and communicates with nursing or ancillary staff with "Hand-Off Communication".
• 4. Transfer of patient from one surface to surface: a) bed to chair, b) table to table, c) wheelchair to car, d) bed to stretcher, e) stretcher to bed, f) chair to bed, g) wheelchair to bed, h) car to wheelchair safely and to stretcher.
• 5. Transport of patient from one area to another using wheelchair or stretcher as directed.
• 6. Assists patients in/out of bed as needed maintaining good body mechanics.
• 7. Keeps beds in low position. Leaves patient safe and secures bed with side rails evaluated as needed.
• 8. Receives and gives instructions including precautions (hand-off communication) from department staff in the area requesting assistance prior to performing any patient care or assistance.
• 9. Assists patients who are bedridden with position changes, reporting any skin breakdown to the nurse.
• 10. Reports any physical or mental changes in the patient condition to the nurse.
• 11. Transports patients on discharge. Greeting patient, introducing self, giving driver time to get vehicle without feeling rushed, assisting patient into vehicle including helping with seatbelt if indicated.
• 12. Assists with preparation of deceased patients prior to removal by funeral homes.
• 13. Assists with the orientation, training, and guidance of new transporter employees.