Transporter - Nursing Pool - Vineland
Inspira Health · US
This position is responsible for transporting patients under the direction of the registered nurse throughout the hospital. Provides supplies and equipment r...
Job description
This position is responsible for transporting patients under the direction of the registered nurse throughout the hospital. Provides supplies and equipment required for patient care. Participates in the monitoring of equipment safety, maintenance and cleanliness. Education & Experience: High School education or equivalent required. Completed EMT course preferred, or previous successful experience verified by reference check. Certification/Licensure: American Heart Association BLS required. Knowledge & Skills: Ability to exercise initiative within scope of practice and benefit from constructive criticism. Knowledgeable about role and responds to Emergency Codes. Position Responsibilities: Patient Care Safety: Transports patients to other departments via stretcher and wheelchair. Ambulates and transfers patients with assistance as necessary. Transports portable oxygen tanks. Changes oxygen regulators. Monitors oxygen tank pressure including crash cart tanks, each shift, on each unit. Monitors oxygen key/wrench each shift. Reports problems with unsafe/broken equipment. Sets up traction equipment for patient use. Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, exami...