Transporter

Job description

Job Description Transports patients to and from various hospital units, safely and comfortably. Picks up and delivers materials and/or equipment, as needed. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Receives and carries out transport assignments.Coordinates selection of stretcher, bed or wheelchair with nursing staff. - * Transports patients and equipment to and from all locations within hospital in a timely manner. - * Transports patients in beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, with oxygen, IVs, etc.Transports other patient related items such as medical equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. - * Inspects transport equipment for cleanliness, operational ability and safety.Removes damaged equipment from use and notifies management. - * Inspects and wipes down equipment before and after each use with approved cleaning products. - * Delivers pharmacy vouchers, laboratory specimens, patient belongings, medical records and admission records to appropriate areas within hospital. - * Assists medical staff in lifting and moving of patients to and from beds, to wheelchairs and stretchers, using proper body mechanics. - * Transfers post-mortem patients to morgue, as needed. - * Safely handles oxy...