Transporter (PRN)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System · Lake Charles, Louisiana, US
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: - Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, transports patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and...
Job description
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Patient Escort Supervisor - Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, transports patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. - Adheres to LCMH policies to properly identify patients using 2 patient identifiers. - Adheres to hand off communication policy. - Maintains patient safety by correctly securing patients on transfer device. - Utilizes proper body mechanics when transporting patients. - Knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and utilizes safest and most expedient route for patients delivery. - Maintains direct communication with the patient while transporting to ensure patient comfort and security. - Prioritizes transport requests. - Assists in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: - High School Diploma or equivalent pr...