Job Category:

Clinical Support

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Transports patients to their in-patient bed and/or to and from other areas such as therapy, surgery or radiology. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Reports to a Supervisor or Manager.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: BLS

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in patient care setting.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills

• Physical ability to push/pull/lift patient

• Above average problem solving skills

• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of safety practices (proper lifting techniques, safety hazards, and chemical hazards)

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Transports patients according to established departmental procedure to ensure the efficient flow of patient care.

• Adheres to MRI Zonal safety guidelines, if applicable.

• Uses correct infection control procedures when transporting patients.

• Checks patient chart for isolation precautions and follows established guidelines.

• Exemplifies the organization's customer service standards when transporting patients.

• Listen's to patient concerns, anticipates needs, and ensures physical comfort providing pillows and warm blankets if necessary.

• Takes appropriate measures to ensure that patient is not left alone or unattended on stretcher or wheelchair.

• Follow's proper protocols when entering a patient room.

• Regularly updates patient's and family members on any delays in services or unexpected wait times.

• Assists in maintaining communication between the technologist and patient during procedures.

• Offers assistance to the patient's family while patient is undergoing procedure.

• When transporting patients ensures that they are modestly covered and communicates irregularities of the surface floor.

• Assists the patient care team in providing care for the patient (getting supplies, preparing equipment).

• Oversees proper maintenance of transport equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions or broken parts to supervisor. Cleans transport equipment after each patient.

• Maintains files, enters data, and completes paperwork necessary to ensure accurate and safe patient transport through hospital.

• Maintains proper documentation: consent forms, patient information sheets, and discharge instructions.

• Asks for help when oxygen needs to be connected/disconnected knowing that it is a medication and out of scope for transporter work.

• Assists in completion of all paperwork for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, patient procedures, and instructs patients on the proper dressing for required exam.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis