Hospital Transporter, Full Time, Second Shift

Job description

Responsible for transporting patients, specimens, blood, charts, x-rays, medications, supplies, equipment, etc., throughout the medical center. Transport patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments by the use of stretcher, wheelchair, bed, and ambulation. (Receives computerized messages through EPIC, along with written and oral assignments from dispatchers and management) Make routine rounds picking up and delivering specimens, charts, paperwork, x-rays, and equipment. Transports blood products and medication to nursing units. Transports patients, charts and belongings to morgue or cold room. Assists in patient transfers to other units. Assists nursing with patient’s safety during fires, tornados, drills, or any other emergency situations. Maintains safety standards and uses proper body mechanics while assisting patients in transfers to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, and ambulating. Utilizes universal precautions at all times when transporting or handling patients’ blood products and specimens. Ensure that patients are secured appropriately when transported by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or ambulation Perform related duties based on departmental needs Other duties...