Transporter
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: November 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryUnder the direction of the Manager of
Patient Transport and Visitor Services, the Patient Transporter
will function within the guidelines of South Shore Health's
policies and procedures. The Patient Transporter provides prompt,
courteous, customer service to patients, visitors and co-workers.
He/She works in collaboration with other team members and ancillary
departments by providing excellent service. Responsible for safe
transport of patients, specimens, and equipment. He/she is
responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or
stretcher. This may also include the transport of patients with
oxygen, IV poles and other equipment. He/she may also be
responsible for carrying out dispatch services and the appropriate
documentation of such services when needed.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS1 - Transports patients in a safe, timely manner. - - a -
Picks up patients and transports to designated area within 18-20
minutes as noted in log.2 - Is courteous and professional at all
times. - - a - Transporters will maintain a professional, courteous
attitude toward patient, co-workers and all departments daily.3 -
Transports lab specimens from all areas (lab, ambulatory, etc.). -
- a - Lab specimens will be transported with universal precautions
carried out.4 - In time of emergency, brings code cart. - - a -
Immediately upon request, code cart is brought to designated unit.5
- Discharges patients following proper procedure. - - a - Upon
notification of discharge, patient is safely brought to main
entrance.6 - Transports x-ray reports, medical records and all
other equipment necessary, O2, etc. - - a - Safely handles gas
cylinders and safely applies patient oxygen administration devices
under direct Nursing supervision.7 - Answers the phone and
dispatches services when needed, prioritizing needs of the nursing
department. - - a- If covering as a Dispatcher, logs calls
appropriately, as they come in over the computer.8 - Attends
mandatory in-services as required by South Shore Health &
Educational Corporation. - CPR certified. - - a - Biannually
attendance at in-service mandatory; i.e., CPR.9 - Clarifies
instructions and asks guidance when necessary - - a - Transporters
ask for clarification on each call as needed.10 - Accurately
informs departments of patient departure and return to unit. - - a
- Informs departments of patient departure as soon as possible.11 -
Procures needed supplies and equipment as needed in a
cost-effective manner. - - a - Supplies necessary for the running
of the department are procured daily and weekly as necessary.12 -
Monitors the safety of the behavior management patient. - - a -
Checks for Blue for Behavior bar on patient room placard.13 -
Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly patient
environment.14 - Maintains on-going communication with the nurse
assigned to the patient.JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education -
PreferredHigh school education or equivalent preferred. - You must
be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.Minimum
Work ExperiencePrevious hospital experience preferred but not
requiredRequired additional Knowledge and AbilitiesAbility to
communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.Ability
to move or lift patients and equipment.This position requires the
candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.Ability
to provide a high-level of customer service to patients and staff
in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills
in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in
stressful situations.
Keywords: South Shore Health, Lynn , Transporter, Other , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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