Position Summary

Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments.

2.

Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.

3.

Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)

4.

Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.

5.

Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient’s wrist band before commencing a transport.

6.

Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a “Red Tag” in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients, family members, physicians, nurses, aides and techs

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Adm. Director Med/Surg Nursing and Transport Team Leader

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

None

Preferred:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current American Heart Association CPR certification is required

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

None

Preferred:

Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.