Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - Per Diem 8 hours Evenings (3:00PM to 11:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients. - Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice. - Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner. - Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas. - Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital. - Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. - Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter. - Obtains and sets up traction equipment. - Other duties as assigned. - Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit. - Picks up and delivers specimens to lab. - Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RN - Responds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner. - Responds to Emergency Codes - Responsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartme...