Patient Transporter 1st Shift Full-Time - Good Samaritan

Xanitos, Inc. Is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, central laundry services, and patient observation services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and its status as a private company whose priority is providing top-quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCHAPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced cost.

Xanitos is hiring Full-Time Patient Transporters at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

• Immediate offers will be extended for qualified candidates
• Hourly Pay Rate: $16.25
• Shifts: 7 am-3:30 pm (Monday-Friday with rotating holidays))

Job Overview:

Responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transportation of Patients, specimens, supplies, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destination, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties as effectively as possible. Ensures a high level of patient and customer satisfaction is maintained. Adheres to and follows proper utilization of body mechanics, policies and procedures, and standards established by Xanitos, hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies correct patient identification by utilizing two patient identifiers and comparing the information with the assignment information. In addition to the full patient name, the patient's date of birth or Medical Record Number must be verified. If both of the identifiers do not match, the patient is not transported, and the discrepancy is reported to the nursing staff and the transportation dispatcher right away.
• Ensures the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination using equipment that is safe and proper for that transport.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, gurneys, exam tables, chairs, and beds.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups and cultures.
• Verifies and utilizes proper mode of transportation.
• Follows standard and isolation precaution guidelines.
• Ensures proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients.
• Notifies nursing immediately if patient condition changes.
• Properly secures IV, drainage tubes, etc., and secures the patient prior to transporting.
• Notifies nursing personnel, clinical staff, technicians, or receptionists upon arrival of a patient.
• Ensures the comfort and dignity of patients by being attentive; offers a blanket and covers the patient properly. Engages in appropriate conversation with patients only. Does not transport a patient who is experiencing moderate to severe pain.
• Assists nursing in transferring patients to and from bed or chair to wheelchair or gurney. Consults with nursing and obtains assistance when required.
• Consults with nursing and obtains assistance.
• Notifies dispatcher of any delays, cancellations, or changes in status of the transport.
• Removes and properly bags soiled linen after each transport is completed
• Sanitizes all transport equipment after each use.
• Never leaves patient alone in a treatment area or corridor. Always ensures proper handoff to receiving department personnel.
• Reports any equipment needing repair.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collects and returns transportation equipment to proper storage place.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with hospital policy.
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in the janitorial industry a plus
• Medical cleaning a plus
• Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent; or one to three months related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accom