Transporter - Per Diem

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents.

The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals  for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Health grades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target:
Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target:
Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

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The Transporter for the Radiology Department is responsible for:

• Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher using side rails, safety straps and locks as appropriate. Exercises caution with regards to IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices. Trains on and utilizes lifting or transporting aides (i.e. Arjo lift).
• Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings it to the attention of the nurse, technologist, or physician as appropriate.
• Observes/monitors patient for comfort, safety, mental and physical status while transporting and while in other department areas. Alerts the nurse, technologist, or physician, of patient problems or concerns.
• Provides for patient confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy. Interacts effectively with patients of all age groups and maintains clinical competency in job responsibilities as evidenced by annual completion of competency for Transporters. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective hospital operations and quality patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors by requiring and supporting establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program. Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel and self, including principles of time, distance and shielding where possible. Practices proper safety practices when transporting for MRI including utilization of MR safe transportation.
• Performs functions as directed to assist and support the hospital staff as they focus on the exam of the patients.
• Greets and escorts patient to imaging department rooms with appropriate dress and valuables secured in a safe place.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities for Temecula Valley Hospital. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to meet age specific needs of the patients groups identified under the Age Specific Standards.

• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• CPI Certification within the first 90 days if also working as a sitter
• High school diploma or equivalent…