Central Transport Assoc GSHP

Department:

11598 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Patient Transport

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Shifts are 12:00pm-8:30pm or 1:30pm-10:00pm

weekends 10:00am-6:30pm

Major Responsibilities:

• Transporting of Patients
  •     1)Ensure courteous, timely processing of all requests for all forms of transport including, but not limited to: inpatient transportation, discharges and escorts for disabled outpatients.
  •     2)Routinely checks the patient wristband to verify patient identity correctly.
  •     3)Ensures that the patient is transported with all necessary items including IV's, oxygen, shoes, robe, personal items, etc.
  •     4)Accompanies patient at all times and does not leave the patient until they are handed off to other designated hospital personnel.
  •     5)Delivers patient to their destination in a timely manner.
  •     6)Consistently and appropriately introduces him/herself to the patient, the purpose for their interaction and the patient's intended destination.
  •     7)Consistently offers to make the patient as comfortable as possible by offering blankets, pillows, etc.
  •     8)Communicates patient needs to nursing personnel or therapist.
  •     9)Communicates problems related to the patient condition to the nurse or therapist.
  •     10)Familiar with all locations of the hospital and campus.
• Transporters are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe environment for themselves, the patient and their co-workers by following established policies and procedures.
  •     1)Washes hands before and after each patient.
  •     2)Follows isolation procedures.
  •     3)Uses correct body mechanics/lifting techniques when transferring patients.
  •     4)Cleans soiled equipment regularly to avoid spread of disease.
  •     5)Reports potential safety hazards.
  •     6)Familiar with hospital emergency codes, plans, and procedures.
  •     7)Uses and maintains equipment in proper operating order.
• Transporting of Equipment, Medications, Specimens, Supplies
  •     1)Pickup and delivery of documents, ad hoc supplies and specimens not transportable by the pneumatic tube system.
  •     2)Pickup, delivery and redistribution of patient equipment as needed.
  •     3)Uses transportation equipment in a safe manner.
  •     4)Identifies any broken pieces of equipment used by the Central Transport Department and labels it for repair.
  •     5)Demonstrates an awareness of the potential risks and safety hazards from the use of the equipment on a daily basis.
  •     6)Ensures cleanliness of wheelchair fleet, stretchers, cushions, lap trays and armrests following patient transports.
  •     7)Returns equipment to proper storage after use.
  •     8)Completes training in body mechanics, Standard Precautions and use of all equipment.
• Documentation, Maintenance of Departmental Logs and Daily Operations
  •     1)Provides updated documentation and logs of all special procedures for Quality Assurance/Process Improvement.
  •     2)Maintains current CPR certification.
  •     3)Signs the patient in and out of the unit.
  •     4)Answers phones and greets customers in a professional and courteous manner.
  •     5)Conveys messages accurately.
  •     6)Fills out an patient safety event for any potential or actual safety events.
  •     7)Follows all confidentiality policies and procedures of the hospital, refraining from discussing confidential information with co-workers, friends and family members.
  •     8)Responsible to maintain the cleanliness of the Central Transport office space.
• Transporting of Patients - Privacy
  •     1)Maintains knowledge of the location of various functions on the h