Patient Transport Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Transport Supervisor or the Director of Transport Services, performs a variety of duties, including transporting patient, medical equipment, and specimens to and from areas within the hospital as assigned.

Position: Patient Transport Per Diem       

Department: Patient/Equip Transport

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Transports patients, specimens, equipment and related items and supplies safely and comfortably to and from areas within the hospital as assigned in a timely manner. 
• Greets patients, families, visitors and staff  in a friendly courteous positive customer service manner. Identifies self as a transporter.
• Hands-off patient to a caregiver.  Verifies patient identification with patient and also by checking  patient ID band. Obtains/verifies first and last name and medical record # and destination prior to transport.  
• Receives and puts away all supplies in  SMC and CPD.  Match packing slips with Purchase Order numbers and file paperwork.
• Fill out Return Goods Authorization forms to send to purchasing to secure repair/return authorization.
• Delivers patient equipment to areas. Retrieves/cleans equipment from designated areas.  Cleans/places  label "Equipment is Clean.”  Delivers broken equipment to the appropriate location for repair.    
• Packages and ships repairs to repair companies and maintains repair log database.
• Communicates with vendors to coordinate repairs and equipment loaners. Picks up and returns all loaned or borrowed equipment from neighboring hospitals if necessary.
• Carries pager/radio/headset while on duty and responds to page or radio in a timely manner.  
• Maintains in log all patient transports. Documents last and first name, time, destination etc., including specimens/equipment transported. Submits log to supervisor.
• Closes out trip, signs in/out for lunch and breaks.
• Records an inventory count of equipment each day. Utilizes filing systems for procurement archiving.
• Checks /inspects transport vehicle for safety prior to transport. Checks for cleanliness, sufficient oxygen for round trip, checks brakes, handrails, mattress, etc. Cleans if necessary.    
• Performs all duties with a customer service focus.  Represents the hospital and Nursing  department in a professional, courteous manner in all dealings with other hospital employees, vendors, patients and visitors.  Treats patients in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and patient rights.
• Responds to all requests for service through radio, telephone and personal contact.  If unable to assist a patient/customer needed service, follows thru with request by contacting dispatcher or supervisor. Refers the request to the correct individual.
• Refers all unanswerable or unfulfilled requests for service to the supervisor and/or manager.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work and lounge areas.
• Assists in hospital emergency disaster plans.  Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate response actions within the scope of his/her role. Is familiar with area disaster plan and responsibilities.  
• Completes department charge slips and records all transactions into computerized information system and file documents as required
• Request assistance from nurse/or aide in transferring/moving patient from wheelchair to stretcher or bed.
• Transports patients to the Morgue and to and from the Recovery Room.
• Performs dispatcher function as required.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.  Follows infection control policies, cleans stretcher/wheelchair after transporting a patient with "precaution" status. 
• Remains knowledgeable of and follows department policies and procedures.
• Complies with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and regulations, e.g., DPH, Joint Commission, Fire Codes, OSHA, etc.
• Completes annual mandatory educational requirements, e.g., safety regulation and infection control review, departmental and unit specific competencies, etc.
• Maintains a presentable appearance in accordance with dress code. Wears assigned uniform, pager and visible ID badge while on duty.
• Remains knowledgeable of and demonstrates reliability in regard to established work rules and policies such as hours of work, attendance, punctuality standards, work assignments etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High diploma or GED preferred